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J777Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Fire Chief Dolan

Official title

“Honoring ex-Chief Michael Dolan for special recognition after more than 50 years of service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors ex-Chief Michael Dolan for over 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of long-term volunteerism. recognizing over 50 years of continuous service demonstrates the value and impact of sustained community commitment, encouraging others to consider long-term involvement in public service.

  2. Underscores the critical role of volunteer firefighters. by singling out an individual for exceptional dedication, the resolution draws attention to the broader, often underappreciated, sacrifices and risks that volunteer firefighters face daily.

  3. Strengthens community ties and morale. publicly honoring local heroes fosters a sense of pride and cohesion within the community, reminding residents of the people who protect them and the significance of civic engagement.

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Honor Fire Chief Dolan

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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

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 777 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING ex-Chief Michael Dolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 777 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING ex-Chief Michael Dolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park 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 ex-Chief Michael Dolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department, to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, A member of the New Hyde Park Fire Department since March

5, 1963, Michael Dolan is also an active member of the Enterprise Engine Company No. 1; 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,… Show all

5, 1963, Michael Dolan is also an active member of the Enterprise Engine Company No. 1; 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; Michael Dolan is such a firefighter; throughout more than 50 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 ex-Chief Michael Dolan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to ex-Chief Michael Dolan.

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