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J1283Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter’s 35 Years Service

Official title

“Commending Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department”

Sponsor Anna KaplanSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Honorary Chief Peter Williams for 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Elevates the role of volunteer firefighters. By formally recognizing Peter Williams, the resolution underscores the ongoing importance and impact of volunteer service in local communities, highlighting how such dedication directly improves public safety and wellbeing.

  2. Reinforces community values. The resolution emphasizes values like selflessness, bravery, and commitment, which may inspire others in the community to volunteer or appreciate the critical work done by first responders.

  3. Sets a precedent for recognition. Official legislative acknowledgment of long-term service by volunteers like Williams could encourage similar honors in other departments or municipalities, contributing to greater morale and retention among volunteer firefighters.

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Honor Firefighter’s 35 Years Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Anna Kaplan

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business

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. 1283 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1283 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor 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 commend Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department to be celebrated at the Ninety-Second Installation and Inspection Dinner at Stewart Manor Country Club, Stewart Manor, New York, on Saturday, May 4, 2019; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibilities, Honorary Chief Peter Williams ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his community; 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; Honorary Chief Peter Williams is such a firefighter; throughout 35 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 commend Honorary Chief Peter Williams upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 35 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Honorary Chief Peter Williams.

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