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J363Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter Mark Bomyea

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association”

Sponsor Dan StecSD-45+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter Mark Bomyea as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the extensive career and leadership roles. of Mark Bomyea, showcasing over three decades of service in multiple capacities—including Chief, EMT, and instructor—demonstrating the wide-ranging expertise and commitment expected from exemplary public servants.

  2. Underscores the essential, multifaceted roles firefighters play. in community safety—not just responding to fires, but also medical emergencies, hazardous material spills, and disaster response. This acknowledgment may help build public appreciation and legislative support for fire services.

  3. Recognizes the personal sacrifices and community impact. that come with such a long-standing commitment, serving as a public example of dedication, which can inspire future volunteers and reinforce the value placed on emergency services in local and state policy.

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Honor Firefighter Mark Bomyea

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Dan Stec

Senator · Senate District 45

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

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Senate Resolution No. 363 BY: Senator STEC HONORING Firefighter Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 363 BY: Senator STEC HONORING Firefighter Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association 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 Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association on Thursday,

January 16, 2025, at the association's January meeting; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected individuals are often the first to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire,… Show all

January 16, 2025, at the association's January meeting; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected individuals 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, Justly deserving of this esteemed accolade, Firefighter Mark Bomyea has been honorably serving the Rensselaer Falls Fire Department for the past 31 years; over the years, he has served as Chief, 1st Assistant Chief, 2nd Assistant Chief, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Trustee, Fire Police and Training Officer, and has served as an EMT for Rensselaer Falls Rescue Squad; he was instrumental in starting the department's First Responder Program in 1989, serving as one of the first EMTs; and WHEREAS, This esteemed honoree, Firefighter Mark Bomyea, belongs to the St. Lawrence County Haz-Mat Team, Fire Advisory Board, Believe NNY, St. Lawrence County Fire Training Center, and is also a New York State Certified Fire Service Instructor; he formerly belonged to the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs as President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and Director, and is currently a member; he was also an American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor; 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; Mark Bomyea is one such firefighter; throughout his 31 years of devoted service, he heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire protection, justly receiving the esteemed designation of Firefighter of the Year in the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Firefighter Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as

2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Mark Bomyea.

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