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J532Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Chief John Purcell

Official title

“honoring outgoing Chief John Purcell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 16 years of dedicated service to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company”

Sponsor Jack M. MartinsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors outgoing Chief John Purcell for 16 years of dedicated service to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the crucial role of volunteer firefighters. By honoring Chief Purcell, the resolution draws attention to the significant sacrifices and risks taken by volunteer firefighters in protecting their communities, often without compensation.

  2. Emphasizes leadership and community impact. Chief Purcell’s tenure as both a firefighter and a chief underscores the importance of strong, consistent leadership in maintaining effective emergency response and fostering a sense of safety and trust in the community.

  3. Serves as public recognition and morale boost. Formal resolutions like this not only recognize individual achievement but also help boost morale for all volunteers, encouraging continued service and inspiring others to get involved in local emergency response efforts.

  4. Promotes community values and service. By celebrating dedication and selflessness, the resolution reinforces the values of civic duty, volunteerism, and community support, which are essential for the functioning and resilience of local organizations.

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Honor Chief John Purcell

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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. 532 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING outgoing Chief John Purcell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 16 years of dedicated service to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 532 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING outgoing Chief John Purcell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 16 years of dedicated service to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company 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 outgoing Chief John Purcell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 16 years of dedicated service to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company to be celebrated at its Installation Dinner on Saturday,

April 5, 2025, at The Inn at New Hyde Park; and WHEREAS, John Purcell joined the department in April of 2009, and has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; he served as Chief of the department from December

2021 through December 2024; 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,… Show all

2021 through December 2024; 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; John Purcell is such a firefighter; throughout his 16 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 outgoing Chief John Purcell upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 16 years of dedicated service to the Great Neck Alert Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to outgoing Chief John Purcell.

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