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J1359Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Arthur Umlauf

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Arthur Umlauf for special recognition after 20 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 Firefighter Arthur Umlauf for 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of long-term volunteer service. Recognizing 20 years of commitment draws attention to how critical sustained volunteerism is for the safety and well-being of local communities.

  2. Elevates the role of volunteer firefighters in emergency response. By honoring Firefighter Umlauf, the resolution underscores the broad range of emergencies volunteers respond to, from fires to medical crises and disasters, reinforcing public understanding of their essential contributions.

  3. Promotes community values and civic duty. The resolution serves as a public acknowledgement of selflessness, dedication, and sacrifice, which can inspire others to value, support, or even join volunteer emergency services.

  4. Strengthens the tradition of legislative recognition. Official resolutions like this one help ensure that the work of everyday heroes does not go unnoticed, fostering a culture of appreciation and respect within both the State government and the community at large.

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Honor Firefighter Arthur Umlauf

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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. 1359 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING Firefighter Arthur Umlauf upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1359 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING Firefighter Arthur Umlauf upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 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 Firefighter Arthur Umlauf upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 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, Arthur Umlauf has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, Arthur… Show all

1, 2019, at the Milleridge Inn, Jericho, New York; and WHEREAS, Arthur Umlauf has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, Arthur Umlauf has been a faithful member of the Williston Park Fire Department since March 2, 1999; 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; Arthur Umlauf is such a firefighter; throughout 20 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 Arthur Umlauf upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 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 Firefighter Arthur Umlauf.

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