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J2908Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Jim Walker

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Jim Walker for special recognition after 50 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 Jim Walker for 50 years of dedicated service to the Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the essential role of volunteer firefighters. in communities, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and the sacrifices individuals like Jim Walker make for public safety.

  2. Underscores the value of long-term commitment. to community organizations, showing how decades of dedicated service can inspire current and future volunteers to serve.

  3. Recognizes the wide range of emergencies. from fires to natural disasters and hazardous materials incidents—that volunteer firefighters respond to, illustrating the depth of their training and dedication.

  4. Serves as a public acknowledgment and morale boost. for both the honoree and the broader firefighting community, reinforcing the message that such service is respected and deeply valued by society.

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Honor Firefighter Jim Walker

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph A. Griffo

Senator · Senate District 47

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. 2908 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Firefighter Jim Walker upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Volunteer Fire Company of Western, Inc. WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2908 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Firefighter Jim Walker upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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 Jim Walker upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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, Jim Walker joined the Volunteer Fire Company of Western in

1970; throughout his 50 years of service, he has been a vital and important part of the 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… Show all

1970; throughout his 50 years of service, he has been a vital and important part of the 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; Jim Walker is one such 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 honor Firefighter Jim Walker upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 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 Jim Walker.

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