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This resolution honors Firefighter Lou Dina for 54 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2.
Why it matters
Highlights the extraordinary personal sacrifice. involved in 54 years of volunteer service, reminding communities of the long-term commitments made by local responders and the impact of such dedication on public safety.
Underscores the importance of leadership within volunteer fire departments,. recognizing that individuals like Lou Dina often play key roles in shaping and sustaining essential emergency services over decades.
Serves as a formal public acknowledgment. of the often-unseen labor and heroism of volunteer firefighters, potentially encouraging community support and future volunteerism by elevating these contributions to the state level.
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Honor Firefighter Lou Dina
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Senate Resolution No. 631 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Lou Dina upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 54 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 631 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Lou Dina upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 54 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc. 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 Lou Dina upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 54 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of Officers Dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and WHEREAS, Serving in various leadership positions, Lou Dina has been a true cornerstone of the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.; his steadfast and unwavering dedication to the Company has made the department what it is today; 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; Lou Dina is such a firefighter; throughout 54 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 Lou Dina upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 54 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Lou Dina.
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