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J956Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Don Cosman

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Don Cosman after 50 years of dedicated service to the Marlboro Hose Company”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Don Cosman for 50 years of dedicated service to the Marlboro Hose Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of long-term volunteers. in local fire departments, showing how sustained dedication by individuals like Don Cosman contributes to community safety and continuity over decades.

  2. Underscores the broad range of emergencies firefighters respond to. , not just fires but also accidents, disasters, medical crises, and hazardous materials incidents, illustrating the evolving and critical nature of their service.

  3. Recognizes personal sacrifice and community spirit. , emphasizing that such service often requires giving up time with family and friends, reflecting the values of civic duty and neighborly care.

  4. Serves as a public acknowledgment and morale booster. , both for the individual honored and for other volunteers, reinforcing the importance of recognizing and valuing public service in local communities.

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Honor Firefighter Don Cosman

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
William J. Larkin Jr.

Senator · Senate District 39

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 956 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Don Cosman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Marlboro Hose Company on March 25, 2017 WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 956 BY: Senator LARKIN HONORING Firefighter Don Cosman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Marlboro Hose Company on March 25, 2017 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 Don Cosman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Marlboro Hose Company to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel in Poughkeepsie, New York; and WHEREAS, Don Cosman joined the Marlboro Hose Company in 1967; he spent most of his early years as a firefighter and a pump operator; in

2000, he became the Chief Driver, an esteemed position he continues to hold 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,… Show all

2000, he became the Chief Driver, an esteemed position he continues to hold 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; Don Cosman is such a firefighter; throughout 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 Firefighter Don Cosman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Marlboro Hose Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Don Cosman.

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