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J2907Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Peter Giesse

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Peter Giesse for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc.”

Sponsor Joseph A. GriffoSD-47
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Peter Giesse for 25 years of dedicated service to the Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of volunteer firefighters. in local communities, emphasizing the personal sacrifice and commitment required over decades of service.

  2. Recognizes the broader impact of long-term volunteerism. , setting an example for civic duty and community involvement that extends beyond firefighting and inspires others to serve.

  3. Underscores the variety of emergencies volunteers respond to. from fires to natural disasters and medical crises—demonstrating their importance in comprehensive public safety networks.

  4. Serves as a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature. , which can boost morale within volunteer fire departments and encourage ongoing recruitment and retention of dedicated volunteers.

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Honor Firefighter Peter Giesse

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph A. Griffo

Senator · Senate District 47

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2907 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Firefighter Peter Giesse upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc. WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2907 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Firefighter Peter Giesse upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc. 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 Peter Giesse upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc. to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Banquet on Saturday, March 7, 2020; and WHEREAS, Peter Giesse joined the Volunteer Fire Company of Western in 1995; throughout the last 25 years he held the positions of both 2nd Assistant Chief and Treasurer; 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; Peter Giesse is one such firefighter; throughout 25 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 Peter Giesse upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Peter Giesse.

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