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J4685Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Longtime Local Firefighter

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter James Gooslby for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter James Gooslby for 30 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Celebrating long-term volunteer service highlights the critical and often under-recognized role of volunteer firefighters. , emphasizing how communities rely heavily on individuals willing to give decades of their lives to public safety.

  2. Recognizing James Gooslby’s 30-year career brings attention to the personal sacrifices made by volunteers. , including time away from family and the risks involved in emergency response, which can foster greater public appreciation and support for fire departments.

  3. This resolution serves as a public record of gratitude and acknowledgment, potentially encouraging others to volunteer. by demonstrating that such dedication is valued and honored at the state level.

  4. By officially honoring a local firefighter, the state legislature underscores the broader importance of community service and civic responsibility. , reinforcing the social contract between citizens and those who protect them.

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Honor Longtime Local Firefighter

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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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4685 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter James Gooslby upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Roslyn Highlands Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4685 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Firefighter James Gooslby upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 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 Firefighter James Gooslby upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 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; James Gooslby is such a firefighter; throughout 30 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 James Gooslby upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 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 Firefighter James Gooslby.

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