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This resolution honors Charlie Jones for 50 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Tuxedo Joint Fire District.
Why it matters
Highlights the critical role of long-serving volunteers. in maintaining local emergency services, emphasizing how sustained dedication like Charlie Jones’s underpins community safety and resilience.
Underscores the diverse leadership roles volunteers often assume. from firefighter to chief to board chair—demonstrating the importance of experience and continuity in effective fire district governance.
Recognizes the personal sacrifices made by volunteers. , bringing attention to the fact that such service often requires giving up time with family and friends, which can inspire community appreciation and potentially motivate others to serve.
Serves as a formal record of gratitude from government. , reinforcing the value placed on volunteerism and potentially influencing future policy discussions about support for volunteer emergency responders.
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Honor Firefighter Charlie Jones
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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 3741 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Charlie Jones upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Tuxedo Joint Fire District WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3741 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Charlie Jones upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Tuxedo Joint Fire District 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 Charlie Jones upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
years of dedicated service to the Tuxedo Joint Fire District
celebrated at an Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 5, 2017; and
WHEREAS, On June 1, 1967, Charlie Jones joined the Tuxedo Park Fire
Department where he served as President from 1984-1986; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 50 years of service to the Tuxedo Joint Fire
District, Charlie Jones has held several positions including Chief from
1977-1979, and Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, where he has
been a member since 1980; and
WHEREAS, Well-respected throughout the District, Charlie Jones is an
honorary member of Sterling Forest Volunteer Fire Company; 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;
Charlie Jones 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
honor Charlie Jones upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Tuxedo Joint Fire
District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Charlie Jones.
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