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J1191Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Quogue Firefighter Service

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Clifford McKennett after 40 years of dedicated service to the Quogue Fire Department”

Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValleSD-1
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Clifford McKennett for 40 years of dedicated service to the Quogue Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of long-serving volunteer firefighters. By recognizing Clifford McKennett’s 40 years of service, the resolution underscores how vital volunteer firefighters are to community safety, often putting themselves at risk during a wide range of emergencies.

  2. Demonstrates the value of community service and civic commitment. The resolution acknowledges not just firefighting, but the broader sacrifices made by volunteers—time away from family, personal risk, and sustained commitment—which can inspire others to serve.

  3. Serves as a public record of appreciation. By formally honoring McKennett in the state legislative record, the resolution ensures his contributions become part of the official history, reinforcing the message that such dedication is valued and remembered by both the state and local community.

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Honor Quogue Firefighter Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator · Senate District 1

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. 1191 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Clifford McKennett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Quogue Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1191 BY: Senator LAVALLE HONORING Firefighter Clifford McKennett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Quogue 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 Firefighter Clifford McKennett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Quogue Fire Department to be celebrated at the Quogue Fire Department Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Quogue Field Club, Quogue, 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, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve in the best interest of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; 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; Clifford McKennett is such a firefighter; throughout 40 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 Clifford McKennett upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Quogue Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Clifford McKennett.

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