Bill Text: NY J01772 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Volunteer Firefighter Bernie Szarek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-13 - ADOPTED [J01772 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01772-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1772 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Volunteer Firefighter Bernie Szarek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous field of fire protection and prevention; 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 Empire State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Volunteer Firefighter Bernie Szarek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Bernie Szarek is such a volunteer firefighter; throughout 55 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 commend Volunteer Firefighter Bernie Szarek upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bernie Szarek and Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department.