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J4249Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Bellerose Fire Chief

Official title

“Commending Chief Adrian de Armas for special recognition after 14 years of dedicated service to the Bellerose Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution commends Chief Adrian de Armas for 14 years of dedicated service to the Bellerose Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of volunteer firefighters. by recognizing the personal sacrifices and community commitment that individuals like Chief de Armas make, reinforcing the social value placed on this unpaid, often dangerous work.

  2. Acknowledges leadership and professional growth. within the fire department, noting Chief de Armas’s progression through multiple roles, which underscores opportunities for advancement and sustained community impact in volunteer organizations.

  3. Emphasizes the broader community benefits. of effective volunteer fire service, such as securing grants that aid municipal budgets and providing rapid response to a wide range of emergencies, demonstrating the ripple effects of dedicated local leadership.

  4. Serves as a public record of appreciation. from the state legislature, potentially raising morale among first responders and encouraging continued volunteerism within local fire departments.

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Honor Bellerose Fire Chief

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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. 4249 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Chief Adrian de Armas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 14 years of dedicated service to the Bellerose Fire Department on April 10, 2018 WHEREAS, Citizens across our… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4249 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Chief Adrian de Armas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 14 years of dedicated service to the Bellerose Fire Department on April 10, 2018 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 Chief Adrian de Armas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 14 years of dedicated service to the Bellerose Fire Department to be celebrated at an Event on Tuesday, April 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, Chief Adrian de Armas joined the Bellerose Fire Department in 2004; throughout his 14 years of service, he has held several positions within the Department including: Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief; currently, he serves as Chief; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Chief Adrian de Armas has secured a number of grants to augment the Village of Bellerose budget; 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; Chief Adrian de Armas is such a firefighter; throughout 14 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 Chief Adrian de Armas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 14 years of dedicated service to the Bellerose Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chief Adrian de Armas.

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