Skip to content
J702Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Hicksville Fire Department

Official title

“Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2”

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

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of volunteer fire departments. in protecting lives and property, reminding the public that community safety often depends on local volunteers willing to risk their own safety.

  2. Celebrates a legacy of public service spanning generations. , emphasizing the continuity of civic engagement and the importance of recognizing those who dedicate themselves to emergency response over decades.

  3. Underscores the value of public recognition and gratitude. for first responders, reinforcing societal appreciation and potentially encouraging future volunteerism and community involvement.

  4. Acknowledges the evolution and history of firefighting. , using the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on how emergency services have developed and adapted to meet changing community needs.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Honor Hicksville Fire Department

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 702 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 and to honor its past and present firefighting members for

125 years of fire protection to the citizens of Hicksville, New York and its surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 125 years, the courageous… Show all

125 years of fire protection to the citizens of Hicksville, New York and its surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 125 years, the courageous and devoted firefighters of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 have valiantly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise and respect of the community which they serve; and WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 in public service and fire protection is one to be envied; for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 125 years, whenever the alarm sounded, these noble volunteers left their homes and went to the aid of their neighbors; and WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 are prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire; and WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by individual firefighters, Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 reflects the history and development of firefighting over the past 125 years; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility their own by serving as firefighters; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State, their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to proudly commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.