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J4605Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Mount Sinai Firefighter

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Patrick Holomshek for special recognition after five years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Patrick Holomshek for five years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical and often underappreciated role of volunteer firefighters. recognizing Patrick Holomshek’s service underscores the broader importance of volunteerism in public safety and community well-being.

  2. Emphasizes the personal sacrifices made by volunteers. , such as giving up time with family and responding to emergencies of all kinds, which helps foster community appreciation and support for first responders.

  3. Serves to inspire others in the community. by publicly honoring a local hero, potentially encouraging more individuals to consider volunteering or supporting local fire departments.

  4. Acknowledges the wide-ranging responsibilities of volunteer firefighters. , who respond not just to fires, but also to medical crises, disasters, and hazardous materials incidents—demonstrating the diverse skills and commitment required for the role.

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Honor Mount Sinai Firefighter

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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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4605 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Patrick Holomshek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after five years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4605 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Patrick Holomshek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after five years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District 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 Firefighter Patrick Holomshek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after five years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District, to be celebrated at its 88th Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Villa Lombardi's, Holbrook, New York; 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, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Patrick Holomshek is such a firefighter; throughout five 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 Firefighter Patrick Holomshek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after five years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Patrick Holomshek.

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