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J3437Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Greg Dickerson

Official title

“Honoring Greg Dickerson for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Mattituck Fire Department”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Greg Dickerson for 25 years of dedicated service to the Mattituck Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of volunteer firefighters. in community safety, reminding readers that local emergency services often depend on the dedication and sacrifice of individuals like Greg Dickerson.

  2. Recognizes the personal and family sacrifices. made by volunteers who respond to emergencies at all hours, underscoring the broader impact of such service on families and local communities.

  3. Strengthens community spirit and appreciation for public service. by formally acknowledging and celebrating long-term volunteers, which can inspire others to serve and foster a culture of civic responsibility.

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Honor Firefighter Greg Dickerson

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

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. 3437 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Greg Dickerson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Mattituck Fire Department on January 20, 2018 WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3437 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Greg Dickerson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Mattituck Fire Department on January 20, 2018 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 Greg Dickerson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Mattituck Fire Department to be celebrated at its 46th Annual Installation of Officers Dinner Dance at East Wind in Wading River, New York, on Saturday, January 20, 2018; 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; Greg Dickerson is such a firefighter; throughout 25 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 Greg Dickerson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to the Mattituck Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Greg Dickerson.

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