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J4599Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter John Hinton

Official title

“Commending Firefighter John Hinton Sr. upon the occasion of being named the 2017 Firefighter of the Year by the Cutchogue Fire Department”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends Firefighter John Hinton Sr. for being named the 2017 Firefighter of the Year by the Cutchogue Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of long-term commitment and expertise in volunteer firefighting. , as John Hinton Sr.'s nearly 24 years of service and leadership in training are specifically recognized.

  2. Underscores the vital role volunteer firefighters play in community safety and emergency response. , reminding readers that these individuals often sacrifice personal time and family life to respond to a wide range of crises.

  3. Demonstrates the value of public recognition for dedicated public servants. , which can boost morale, encourage continued service, and inspire others in the community to volunteer or support local fire departments.

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Honor Firefighter John Hinton

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

Chair, Higher Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 4599 BY: Senator LAVALLE COMMENDING Firefighter John Hinton Sr. upon the occasion of being named the 2017 Firefighter of the Year by the Cutchogue Fire Departmenton April 22,

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… Show all

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 Firefighter John Hinton Sr. upon the occasion of being named the 2017 Firefighter of the Year by the Cutchogue Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of Chiefs and Uniform Inspection Dinner on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Giorgio's Baiting Hollow in Baiting Hollow, New York; and WHEREAS, John Hinton Sr. joined the Cutchogue Fire Department in

1994; throughout nearly 24 years of service, he has been dedicated to the Department's training program, sharing his superior skills and vast knowledge with his fellow firefighters; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,… Show all

1994; throughout nearly 24 years of service, he has been dedicated to the Department's training program, sharing his superior skills and vast knowledge with his fellow firefighters; 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; John Hinton Sr. is such a firefighter; throughout nearly 24 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 John Hinton Sr. upon the occasion of being named the

2017 Firefighter of the Year by the Cutchogue Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter John Hinton Sr.

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