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J732Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Michael B. Levy

Official title

“Honoring ex-Captain Michael B. Levy for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors ex-Captain Michael B. Levy for 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of long-term volunteer service. recognizing Michael B. Levy’s 50 years emphasizes how sustained commitment by individuals strengthens local emergency response and community safety.

  2. Underscores the variety of roles within volunteer fire departments. the resolution details Levy’s service in multiple leadership and support positions, showing the diverse skills and responsibilities volunteers often take on over decades.

  3. Serves as public acknowledgment of personal sacrifice. by noting the time and dedication required, the resolution sends a message about the value placed on community service, potentially inspiring others to volunteer and reinforcing support for local fire departments.

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Honor Firefighter Michael B. Levy

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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. 732 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING ex-Captain Michael B. Levy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department on April 6, 2019 WHEREAS, Citizens across… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 732 BY: Senator KAPLAN HONORING ex-Captain Michael B. Levy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department on April 6, 2019 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 ex-Captain Michael B. Levy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at The Jericho Terrace, Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, Michael B. Levy joined the New Hyde Park Fire Department on

August 5, 1969; and WHEREAS, An active member of the Protection Engine Company No. 1, Michael B. Levy served as Protection Company Secretary; he also served as Captain of the Estates Engine Company No. 3, Department Secretary and President of Termites Drill… Show all

August 5, 1969; and WHEREAS, An active member of the Protection Engine Company No. 1, Michael B. Levy served as Protection Company Secretary; he also served as Captain of the Estates Engine Company No. 3, Department Secretary and President of Termites Drill Team; 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; Michael B. Levy 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 honor ex-Captain Michael B. Levy upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department on April 6, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to ex-Captain Michael B. Levy.

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