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J4681Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honoring Chief Peter Newman for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Chief Peter Newman for 20 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the essential role. of volunteer firefighters like Chief Newman, highlighting how their service goes beyond fire emergencies to include responses to disasters, accidents, and community crises—underscoring the wide impact of their work on public safety.

  2. Emphasizes personal sacrifice and community commitment,. noting the time and energy spent away from family and friends in order to serve neighbors in need, which illustrates the personal costs and profound sense of duty involved in volunteer firefighting.

  3. Shines a light on the importance of community engagement,. as volunteer fire departments are shown to provide not only fire protection, but also a variety of other services that strengthen and benefit local communities, demonstrating the multifaceted value of volunteerism.

  4. Acts as a formal, public acknowledgment by state leadership,. which can boost morale within volunteer organizations, encourage recruitment and retention, and set a precedent for recognizing long-term service and heroism among first responders.

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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. 4681 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Chief Peter Newman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4681 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Chief Peter Newman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands 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 Chief Peter Newman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Engineers Country Club, Roslyn Harbor, 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; Peter Newman is such a firefighter; throughout 20 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 Chief Peter Newman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chief Peter Newman.

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