Bill Text: NY J01994 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

---

Bill Title: Honoring John Baker upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the West Winfield Fire Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-19 - ADOPTED [J01994 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01994-Introduced.html

---

Senate Resolution No. 1994

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  John  Baker  upon  the  occasion  of his
        designation for special recognition after  50  years
        of  dedicated  service  to  the  West  Winfield 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 John Baker
upon the occasion of his designation for special  recognition  after  50
years of dedicated service to the West Winfield Fire Department; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Baker  has  consistently  demonstrated  a  level  of
commitment,  dedication,  integrity,  and  professionalism  which  truly
exemplifies excellence in the firefighting service; and

  WHEREAS,  A  member  of  the  West  Winfield  Fire  Department since
November of 1974, John Baker has served to protect  his  community  from
the  hazards to life and property as a tanker driver, pump operator, and
ambulance driver; he has also served as a Trustee for  the  department's
Board of Directors; and

  WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor,  and integrity; these respected men and women 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  Baker  is  such  a firefighter; throughout his 50 years of devoted
service, he 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  John  Baker  upon  the  occasion  of  his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service  to  the  West  Winfield
Fire Department; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Baker.