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J5061Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Alan Kazel

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Alan Kazel after many years of dedicated service to the Yaphank Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Alan Kazel for his many years of dedicated service to the Yaphank Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the crucial role of volunteer firefighters. in local communities, emphasizing their sacrifices and the personal time they give up to ensure public safety, which can remind the public and policymakers of the value of such service.

  2. Personalizes public service. by detailing Alan Kazel’s family legacy in firefighting and his own long career, underscoring how such commitments often span generations and strengthen community bonds.

  3. Acknowledges the broad scope of firefighter responsibilities. , from responding to fires to handling disasters and hazardous materials, which can help raise awareness about the diverse challenges faced by emergency responders.

  4. Serves as a model for civic recognition. , illustrating the importance of formally honoring dedicated community members, which can encourage continued volunteerism and community involvement.

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Honor Firefighter Alan Kazel

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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

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Senate Resolution No. 5061 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Alan Kazel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Yaphank Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 5061 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Alan Kazel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Yaphank 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 Alan Kazel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Yaphank Fire Department, to be celebrated at its 92nd Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, May

12, 2018, at Giorgio's, Baiting Hollow, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of ex-Chief and Commissioner Sonny Kazel, Alan Kazel graduated from Longwood High School in 1969; and WHEREAS, Alan Kazel spent his distinguished 30-year career with the Town of Brookhaven… Show all

12, 2018, at Giorgio's, Baiting Hollow, New York; and WHEREAS, The son of ex-Chief and Commissioner Sonny Kazel, Alan Kazel graduated from Longwood High School in 1969; and WHEREAS, Alan Kazel spent his distinguished 30-year career with the Town of Brookhaven as a heavy equipment operator at the landfill; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 18 years, Stacy, and two children, Kelly and Alan, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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, 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; Alan Kazel is such a firefighter; throughout his 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 Alan Kazel upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Yaphank Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Alan Kazel.

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