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This resolution honors Firefighter John Roddy for 45 years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District.
Why it matters
Highlights the critical role of volunteer firefighters. in community safety, emphasizing not just fire response but also their involvement in medical emergencies, disasters, and other crises—illustrating how deeply their service impacts daily life.
Draws attention to the personal sacrifices made by volunteers. like John Roddy, reminding the public of the time and energy given up by individuals to serve neighbors, often at the expense of their own family and personal life.
Serves as an example to inspire civic engagement and volunteerism. , using Roddy’s long-term dedication as a model for community service and encouraging others to consider similar contributions to their own communities.
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Honor Firefighter John Roddy
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4613 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter John Roddy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4613 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter John Roddy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 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 John Roddy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 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; John Roddy 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 Firefighter John Roddy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 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 John Roddy.
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