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This resolution honors Firefighter Henry Knoernschild for 55 years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District.
Why it matters
Highlights the essential role of long-serving volunteer firefighters. like Henry Knoernschild, underlining how their decades of service form the backbone of community safety and emergency response.
Recognizes the broad scope of responsibilities handled by volunteer firefighters. , including not just fire emergencies but also medical crises, hazardous material spills, and disasters—emphasizing their critical and multifaceted contributions.
Affirms the value of selfless public service and community dedication. , potentially encouraging recruitment and retention by publicly celebrating extraordinary commitment and sacrifice.
Serves as a formal record of appreciation from the State Legislature. , reinforcing the societal importance of volunteerism and potentially inspiring other communities to honor similar local heroes.
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Honor Veteran Firefighter Service
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4615 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Henry Knoernschild upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire District WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4615 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Henry Knoernschild upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 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 Henry Knoernschild upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 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; Henry Knoernschild is such a firefighter; throughout 55 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 Henry Knoernschild upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 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 Henry Knoernschild.
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