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J327Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Edward Canfield

Official title

“Commending Ex-Chief Edward Canfield after 50 years of dedicated service to the Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company, Inc.”

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

What's happening

This resolution commends Ex-Chief Edward Canfield for 50 years of dedicated service to the Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of long-term volunteers. By recognizing 50 years of service, the resolution underscores the critical importance of sustained volunteer commitment in maintaining local emergency and fire protection services.

  2. Emphasizes community impact beyond firefighting. The resolution points out that volunteer firefighters like Ex-Chief Canfield contribute to a wide range of community activities and serve as pillars of local civic engagement and safety.

  3. Serves as public acknowledgment and morale booster. Such official commendations can encourage retention and recruitment in volunteer fire departments by demonstrating that extraordinary dedication is valued and celebrated by the wider community and state.

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Honor Firefighter Edward Canfield

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

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

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 327 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Ex-Chief Edward Canfield upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company, Inc. WHEREAS, The firefighters… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 327 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Ex-Chief Edward Canfield upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company, Inc. WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to spare us from the ravages of fire; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Ex-Chief Edward Canfield upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company, Inc. to be celebrated at Floral Terrace, Floral Park, New York, on Saturday, January 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, Edward Canfield served as Chief of the Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Company, Inc. from 1982-1984; and WHEREAS, This brave firefighter was awarded the Medal of Valor in

1971, and then again in 1987 for helping to rescue a person; he was also named Firefighter of the Year in both 1979 and 1987; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in… Show all

1971, and then again in 1987 for helping to rescue a person; he was also named Firefighter of the Year in both 1979 and 1987; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Edward Canfield is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 commend Ex-Chief Edward Canfield for 50 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ex-Chief Edward Canfield.

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