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J3946Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Fire Department President

Official title

“Honoring outgoing-President Konata Ragin for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors outgoing-President Konata Ragin for his many years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of long-term volunteer service. recognizing Konata Ragin’s 27 years of continuous commitment may encourage others to value and participate in sustained community service, especially in critical roles like firefighting.

  2. Spotlights leadership and mentorship roles. Ragin’s progression through a range of positions, including leadership of the Junior Firefighter program, underscores the importance of experienced volunteers in training and inspiring the next generation of first responders.

  3. Emphasizes the broad role of firefighters. the resolution details the variety of emergencies firefighters respond to, reminding the public and legislators of the wide-ranging impact and significance of their work beyond just fighting fires.

  4. Reinforces community appreciation for volunteers. publicly honoring individuals like Ragin can foster a culture of gratitude and civic pride, potentially strengthening community ties and support for volunteer-based emergency services.

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Honor Fire Department President

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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

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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. 3946 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing-President Konata Ragin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3946 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING outgoing-President Konata Ragin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department 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-President Konata Ragin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Night on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, Konata Ragin joined the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on January 10, 1991; throughout his 27 years of service, he held several positions within Company No. 3 including: 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Department Secretary, Department Sergeant-At-Arms, Department Vice President and Department President; and WHEREAS, Additionally, he has served as Company President from 2016 to 2017, and as Chairman of the Manhasset-Lakeville Junior Firefighter program; 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; Konata Ragin is such a firefighter; throughout 27 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-President Konata Ragin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to outgoing-President Konata Ragin.

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