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J1037Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Sonja Delgado

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Sonja Delgado upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department”

Sponsor Jack M. MartinsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Sonja Delgado for 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the long-term commitment and invaluable volunteerism. required in local fire departments, highlighting the decades of unpaid or underpaid service that keep communities safe.

  2. Underscores the often unseen administrative work. like Sonja Delgado’s 25+ years as secretary—that is crucial for the smooth operation and organizational memory of volunteer fire companies.

  3. Serves as a public affirmation of the diverse roles and contributions within fire departments. , not just those fighting fires but also those who build community trust, handle emergencies of all types, and foster local resilience.

  4. Sets a precedent for acknowledging the service of local heroes. , potentially inspiring retention, recruitment, and greater civic engagement in volunteer emergency services.

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Honor Firefighter Sonja Delgado

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jack M. Martins

Senator · Senate District 7

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. 1037 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Firefighter Sonja Delgado upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1037 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Firefighter Sonja Delgado upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, 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 Sonja Delgado upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department to be celebrated on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the 100th Annual Installation of Officers Dinner Dance at the Westbury Manor in Westbury, New York; and WHEREAS, Sonja Delgado has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the fire service; and WHEREAS, With great distinction and enthusiasm, Sonja Delgado served the fire company as secretary for over 25 years; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected heroes 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; Sonja Delgado is such a firefighter; throughout 30 years of devoted service, this firefighter 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 Sonja Delgado upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Floral Park Centre Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Sonja Delgado.

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