New York J 2335: Commending the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of celebrating the Military Appreciation event on May 14, 2024

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J02335 Summary:

BILL NOJ02335 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORO'MARA

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06/03/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

06/04/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

06/04/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 2335

BY: Senator O'MARA

 HONORING William "Bill" Fries upon the occasion of
 his designation for special recognition after 40
 years of distinguished service as Chief of the
 Hammondsport Fire Department

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished citizens whose professional lives and civic
endeavors have been characterized by an unwavering commitment to
excellence, leadership, and service to their communities; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
William "Bill" Fries upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 40 years of distinguished service as Chief of the
Hammondsport Fire Department, celebrated at its Annual Gala on May 9,
2026; and

 WHEREAS, William "Bill" Fries has dedicated nearly five decades of
exemplary service to the Hammondsport Fire Department and to the
residents of the Village of Hammondsport and surrounding communities;
and

 WHEREAS, Chief Fries joined the Hammondsport Fire Department on May
1, 1977, embarking upon a remarkable career of volunteer service that
has spanned 49 years and continues to inspire generations of
firefighters and community members alike; and

 WHEREAS, Following distinguished service as Assistant Chief from
1981 through 1985, William Fries was elected Chief of the Hammondsport
Fire Department in 1986; this year marks the milestone of 40 years as
the department's chief officer, a tenure defined by steadfast
leadership, professionalism, and devotion to public safety; and

 WHEREAS, Throughout his extraordinary career, Chief Fries has served
the Hammondsport Fire Department in numerous capacities, including
Assistant Chief and Secretary, and has consistently demonstrated
exceptional dedication to the welfare of both his department and the
community it serves; and

 WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding service, Chief Fries was
named Fireman of the Year by the Hammondsport Fire Department in 1989
and, in 2023, was honored as Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the New
York State Association of Fire Chiefs during its 117th Annual Conference
and FIRE 2023 Expo in Syracuse, New York; and

 WHEREAS, Under Chief Fries' leadership, the Hammondsport Fire
Department has committed itself to training and preparedness at the
highest level, resulting in one of the few volunteer fire departments in
New York State achieving an ISO rating of 3, a reflection of the
department's operational excellence and commitment to community safety;
and

 WHEREAS, Chief Fries has completed extensive professional training
and earned numerous New York State certifications in disciplines
including fire suppression, incident command, hazardous materials
response, rescue operations, emergency vehicle operation, wildfire
tactics, water rescue awareness, public safety leadership, terrorism
awareness, fire investigation, and emergency medical response, among
many others; and

 WHEREAS, His commitment to education and professional development
has extended far beyond his own department, as he has consistently
sought innovative training opportunities for firefighters throughout the
region and has welcomed neighboring departments to participate in
drills, hands-on exercises, and classroom instruction hosted by the
Hammondsport Fire Department; and

 WHEREAS, Chief Fries has further distinguished himself through
decades of service to regional fire service organizations, including
service as a member of the Steuben County Fire Advisory Board, a
longtime member and Treasurer of the Steuben County Fire Chiefs
Association, a Past President of the Steuben County Fire Chiefs
Association, and since 2012, as a Steuben County Deputy Fire
Coordinator, known throughout the region as Car 93; and

 WHEREAS, His leadership has been characteriz