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This resolution honors Chief James Steiner for 50 years of dedicated service to the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department.
Why it matters
Highlights the lasting impact of volunteer leadership. Chief Steiner’s 50-year tenure, including 36 years as Chief, illustrates the vital role of consistent, experienced leadership in small-town emergency services, helping to ensure public safety and build strong community bonds.
Acknowledges the multifaceted demands of emergency response. The resolution recognizes not just firefighting, but also emergency medical services and disaster response, emphasizing the broad skill set and adaptability required of volunteers like Chief Steiner.
Underscores the personal sacrifices made by volunteers. By spotlighting the time and commitment given—often at the expense of personal and family time—the resolution draws attention to the human element behind public safety and the often-unseen sacrifices made by community volunteers.
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- Adopted
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Senate Resolution No. 4135 BY: Senator O'MARA HONORING Chief James Steiner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4135 BY: Senator O'MARA HONORING Chief James Steiner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Baldwin Volunteer 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 Chief James Steiner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department, to be celebrated on Saturday, March 24, 2018; and WHEREAS, James Steiner joined the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department on August 17, 1967; he has served in the esteemed position of Chief for
years; in addition, he has served for many years as the Chairperson
of the Chemung County Fire Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident and pillar of the Baldwin-North Chemung
community, James Steiner has served as both a firefighter and an
emergency medical technician; 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;
James Steiner 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 Chief James Steiner upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Baldwin
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chief James Steiner.
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