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J754Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Greg Johnston

Official title

“Honoring Greg Johnston after 20 years of dedicated service to the Middle Hope Fire Company, Inc.”

Sponsor William J. Larkin Jr.SD-39
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Greg Johnston for 20 years of dedicated service to the Middle Hope Fire Company, Inc.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential and ongoing role of volunteer firefighters. , emphasizing how their service underpins community safety and emergency response across a range of crises, from fires to hazardous material spills.

  2. Serves as a public acknowledgment of personal sacrifice and community dedication. , spotlighting the often-overlooked commitment of individuals like Greg Johnston who consistently put others’ well-being before their own.

  3. Reinforces the value of civic recognition and morale-building within first responder organizations. , which can help support recruitment, retention, and a sense of pride among volunteers in local fire companies.

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Honor Firefighter Greg Johnston

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

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History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 754 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Greg Johnston upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Middle Hope Fire Company, Inc. WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 754 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Greg Johnston upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Middle Hope Fire Company, 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 Greg Johnston upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Middle Hope Fire Company, Inc. to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on Saturday, March

4, 2017, at the Poughkeepsie Grand in Poughkeepsie, 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… Show all

4, 2017, at the Poughkeepsie Grand in Poughkeepsie, 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, 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; Greg Johnston 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 Greg Johnston upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Middle Hope Fire Company, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Greg Johnston.

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