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J4130Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Robert C. Hughes

Official title

“Commending Firefighter Robert C. Hughes for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Perkinsville Fire Department”

Sponsor Thomas F. O'MaraSD-58
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends Firefighter Robert C. Hughes for 50 years of dedicated service to the Perkinsville Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital role of volunteer firefighters. in rural and small communities, emphasizing how individuals like Robert C. Hughes provide essential emergency response services that might otherwise be unavailable.

  2. Demonstrates the personal sacrifices and long-term commitment. required for volunteer service, showing how sustained dedication over decades strengthens community safety and resilience.

  3. Serves as public recognition and appreciation. for volunteers, which can boost morale within fire departments and encourage others to consider volunteer public service.

  4. Connects local service to broader public values. , reinforcing the importance of civic engagement and community support in maintaining public safety infrastructures.

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Honor Firefighter Robert C. Hughes

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator · Senate District 58

Chair, Environmental Conservation

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. 4130 BY: Senator O'MARA COMMENDING Firefighter Robert C. Hughes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Perkinsville Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4130 BY: Senator O'MARA COMMENDING Firefighter Robert C. Hughes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Perkinsville 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 commend Firefighter Robert C. Hughes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Perkinsville Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Established in 1892, the Perkinsville Fire Department is a volunteer department located on the Northwest corner of Steuben County

50 miles south of Rochester, New York; the Department serves the Town of Wayland with fire protection using one squad truck, one grass/brush truck, one pumper, one tanker and one ATV; and WHEREAS, Robert C. Hughes joined the Perkinsville Fire Department in

1968; throughout his 50 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including: Vice President, and member of the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, In 1987, Robert C. Hughes was recognized as a life member, having served as an exterior… Show all

1968; throughout his 50 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including: Vice President, and member of the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, In 1987, Robert C. Hughes was recognized as a life member, having served as an exterior firefighter and fire policeman for five decades; 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; Robert C. Hughes 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 Firefighter Robert C. Hughes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Perkinsville Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Robert C. Hughes.

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