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J603Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Firefighter James Igoe

Official title

“Honoring Firefighter James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire Department”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Firefighter James Igoe for 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire Department.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical role of volunteer firefighters. By honoring James Igoe, this resolution draws public attention to the ongoing sacrifices and essential community service provided by volunteers, emphasizing their importance in emergency response beyond just fire-related incidents.

  2. Reinforces community values and recognition. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment from the state legislature, reinforcing the value of long-term public service and encouraging civic pride and volunteerism within the community.

  3. Sets a precedent for future recognition. By specifically celebrating Igoe’s 20 years of service at a public event, the resolution may motivate continued dedication among current volunteers and inspire new recruits to join and serve their communities.

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Honor Firefighter James Igoe

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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. 603 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Firefighter James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire Department WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 603 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Firefighter James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire Department 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 James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire Department to be celebrated at the 136th Annual Installation of Officers at the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, New York on Saturday,

May 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, James Igoe has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with… Show all

May 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, James Igoe has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; 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; James Igoe is such a 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 James Igoe upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the East Williston Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter James Igoe.

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