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J3759Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Raymond Powers

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Raymond Powers for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the Kenilworth Fire Company”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Raymond Powers for 50 years of distinguished volunteer service to the Kenilworth Fire Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical, ongoing role of volunteer firefighters. like Raymond Powers—in safeguarding communities, underscoring how their unpaid, decades-long service is foundational to public safety across many towns and states.

  2. Recognizes the personal sacrifices involved in volunteer service. , emphasizing the significant time and energy given up by individuals like Powers, which may inspire greater appreciation or recruitment for local volunteer emergency services.

  3. Serves as a formal public acknowledgment from the state legislature. , reinforcing the value placed on community service and potentially strengthening the relationship between local responders and state government.

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Honor Firefighter Raymond Powers

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

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. 3759 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Firefighter Raymond Powers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the Kenilworth Fire Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3759 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Firefighter Raymond Powers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the Kenilworth 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 Firefighter Raymond Powers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the Kenilworth Fire Company, celebrated at its Installation Banquet on Saturday,

February 3, 2018, at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, Raymond Powers is receiving this auspicious recognition for his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the Kenilworth Fire Company; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly… Show all

February 3, 2018, at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, Raymond Powers is receiving this auspicious recognition for his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the Kenilworth 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; Raymond Powers 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 Firefighter Raymond Powers upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the Kenilworth Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Raymond Powers.

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