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J4316Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Edmond Samson

Official title

“Honoring Ex-Captain Edmond Samson upon the occasion of his designation 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-Captain Edmond Samson for 45 years of dedicated service to the Garden City Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes and values long-term community service. By honoring Edmond Samson’s 45 years of volunteer firefighting, the resolution underscores the importance of sustained civic commitment and the impact one individual can have on local safety and cohesion.

  2. Highlights the risks and sacrifices of volunteer first responders. The resolution draws attention to the personal dangers and sacrifices faced by firefighters, reminding the public of the daily risks these volunteers willingly take for their communities.

  3. Encourages community appreciation and recruitment. Public recognition of dedicated service may foster greater appreciation for volunteer firefighters and could inspire others to serve, addressing recruitment and retention challenges in volunteer-led emergency services.

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Honor Firefighter Edmond Samson

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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

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Senate Resolution No. 4316 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Ex-Captain Edmond Samson 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. 4316 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Ex-Captain Edmond Samson 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-Captain Edmond Samson 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; Edmond Samson 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-Captain Edmond Samson 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-Captain Edmond Samson.

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