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J2444Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Chief Martin Tolan

Official title

“Honoring outgoing Chief Martin Tolan for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors outgoing Chief Martin Tolan for many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of volunteer firefighters. in ensuring public safety and emergency response, drawing attention to the sacrifices and community dedication required for such service.

  2. Underscores the importance of leadership and initiative. in volunteer organizations, as illustrated by Chief Tolan’s efforts in securing grants and overseeing key committees, which directly impact the department’s effectiveness and resources.

  3. Serves as a public acknowledgment and morale booster. for both Chief Tolan and the broader volunteer firefighting community, reinforcing the value of long-term commitment and exemplary service in inspiring others to serve.

  4. Connects local recognition to broader state and national values. , suggesting that honoring individuals like Chief Tolan helps sustain traditions of volunteerism and civic responsibility, which are foundational to community resilience.

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Honor Chief Martin Tolan

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2444 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing Chief Martin Tolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2444 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing Chief Martin Tolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor outgoing Chief Martin Tolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Friday, June 2, 2017, at the New Hyde Park Inn; and WHEREAS, A member of the Floral Park Centre Fire Company since February of 2003, Martin Tolan joined the ranks of Line Officer in April of 2007; and WHEREAS, Martin Tolan served as Chief of Department from 2012 to

2016, during which time he was instrumental in obtaining grants for the department; he has also played a significant role as a member of the truck committee and has been in charge of the building committee for the past five years; and WHEREAS, Firefighters… Show all

2016, during which time he was instrumental in obtaining grants for the department; he has also played a significant role as a member of the truck committee and has been in charge of the building committee for the past five years; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; and WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Martin Tolan is such a firefighter; throughout many years of devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor outgoing Chief Martin Tolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to outgoing Chief Martin Tolan.

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