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J1951Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter’s 50 Years

Official title

“Commending Firefighter John Sautkulis for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1”

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

What's happening

This resolution commends Firefighter John Sautkulis for 50 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the crucial role of volunteer firefighters. in community safety, recognizing not just John Sautkulis but the broader sacrifices and heroism of volunteers who respond to a wide range of emergencies.

  2. Underscores the value of long-term community service. , emphasizing how decades of dedication—like Sautkulis’s 50 years—strengthen local institutions and inspire civic responsibility.

  3. Brings attention to the often-unseen work beyond emergency response. , such as holding leadership positions and serving on committees, showing that volunteer firefighters contribute to organizational stability and growth.

  4. Affirms the importance of public recognition for service. , suggesting that honoring individuals like Sautkulis helps maintain morale and encourages continued volunteerism within essential services.

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Honor Firefighter’s 50 Years

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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. 1951 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Firefighter John Sautkulis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1951 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Firefighter John Sautkulis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 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 Firefighter John Sautkulis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, to be celebrated at its 133rd Annual Installation and Inspection Dinner in Port Washington, New York, on Saturday, June 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, John Sautkulis was elected to membership in the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, in December of 1968; for many years, he held the position of Company Steward, and served on numerous committees throughout his five decades; 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; Firefighter John Sautkulis 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 Firefighter John Sautkulis upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter John Sautkulis.

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