2023-J1776

Honoring Firefighter Reed Clair upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Oriskany Falls Fire Department

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2023-J1776


Senate Resolution No. 1776

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Firefighter Reed Clair upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the Oriskany Falls
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
Reed Clair upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Oriskany Falls Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Reed Clair has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, The Oriskany Falls Fire Department proudly serves the Town
of Augusta, Village of Oriskany Falls, and its neighboring communities;
and

WHEREAS, Firefighters such as Reed Clair 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;
Reed Clair is such a firefighter; throughout 50 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 Reed Clair upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Oriskany
Falls Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Reed Clair.

actions

  • 06 / Feb / 2024
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 13 / Feb / 2024
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 13 / Feb / 2024
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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