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J1357Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter William Shannon

Official title

“Honoring ex-Chief William Shannon for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors ex-Chief William Shannon for 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Celebrates the vital role of long-term volunteer service. , highlighting how individuals like ex-Chief Shannon help sustain critical community safety services through decades of personal sacrifice.

  2. Underscores the range of responsibilities and leadership roles within a local fire department. , demonstrating the depth of commitment and experience required to serve in capacities from firefighter to Chief.

  3. Draws public attention to the often-overlooked contributions of volunteer firefighters. , reinforcing community appreciation and potentially inspiring future volunteers by recognizing exceptional dedication.

  4. Serves as an official record of gratitude from the state legislature. , reinforcing the value placed on civic duty and community service at the highest levels of state government.

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Honor Firefighter William Shannon

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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. 1357 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING ex-Chief William Shannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1357 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING ex-Chief William Shannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston 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 William Shannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Saturday, June

1, 2019, at the Milleridge Inn, Jericho, New York; and WHEREAS, William Shannon has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, A member of the Williston Park Fire Department since June

1, 1979, William Shannon has served in several capacities, including Vice President of Company No. 3, President of Company No. 3, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, 2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief and Chief of Department; and WHEREAS,… Show all

1, 1979, William Shannon has served in several capacities, including Vice President of Company No. 3, President of Company No. 3, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, 2nd Assistant Chief, 1st Assistant Chief and Chief of Department; 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; William Shannon 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 ex-Chief William Shannon upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to ex-Chief William Shannon.

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