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J4315Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Christian Engel

Official title

“Honoring Ex-Chief Christian Engel for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Ex-Chief Christian Engel for 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the crucial role of volunteer firefighters. in protecting communities, reminding readers that many local emergency services rely on volunteers like Ex-Chief Engel, whose dedication spans decades.

  2. Underscores the personal sacrifices made by long-serving volunteers. , emphasizing that such commitment often means giving up time with family and undertaking dangerous work for the good of neighbors.

  3. Recognizes the broader value of community service and leadership. , using Ex-Chief Engel’s example to inspire others to contribute to public safety and community well-being.

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Honor Firefighter Christian Engel

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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. 4315 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Ex-Chief Christian Engel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4315 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Ex-Chief Christian Engel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park 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 Ex-Chief Christian Engel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park Fire Department, to be celebrated at its 107th Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 7, 2018; 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives of others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear and perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; 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; Christian Engel is such a firefighter; throughout 45 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 Ex-Chief Christian Engel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ex-Chief Christian Engel.

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