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This resolution honors Firefighter Craig Barber for 20 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department No. 1.
Why it matters
Highlights the critical role of volunteer firefighters. in maintaining public safety, reminding readers that individuals like Craig Barber often put their lives on the line without expectation of compensation.
Reinforces the value of long-term community commitment. , as Barber’s 20 years of service demonstrate the impact sustained volunteerism can have on local emergency response and community resilience.
Public recognition can encourage broader civic engagement. , showing that volunteer service is valued and celebrated, which may inspire others to contribute to their own communities.
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Honor Firefighter Craig Barber
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Senate Resolution No. 3009 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Firefighter Craig Barber upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department No. 1 WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3009 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Firefighter Craig Barber upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department 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 honor Firefighter Craig Barber upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department No. 1, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Crescent Beach Club, Bayville, New York; 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; Craig Barber is one such 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 Craig Barber upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department No. 1; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Craig Barber.
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