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J1284Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Local Firefighter Service

Official title

“Commending Honorary Chief Carl Barone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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 Carl Barone for 50 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of long-serving volunteers. By commending Carl Barone’s 50 years of service, the resolution draws attention to the critical, often underappreciated, contributions of volunteer firefighters in maintaining public safety and community resilience.

  2. Reinforces the value of community involvement and sacrifice. The language emphasizes the personal sacrifices and dedication required to serve as a volunteer firefighter, encouraging a broader appreciation for those who regularly put community needs above personal time.

  3. Serves as a public record and morale booster. This formal recognition not only honors one individual but also sets a precedent for acknowledging similar service, potentially boosting morale and encouraging ongoing volunteerism within emergency services and beyond.

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Honor Local Firefighter 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. 1284 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Honorary Chief Carl Barone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Stewart Manor Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1284 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Honorary Chief Carl Barone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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 Carl Barone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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 Carl Barone's 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 Carl Barone 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 commend Honorary Chief Carl Barone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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 Carl Barone.

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