New York J 585: Honoring Firefighter Jim Gavin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Constable Volunteer Fire Department

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J00585 Summary:

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03/26/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

04/02/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/02/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 585

BY: Senator STEC

 HONORING Firefighter Jim Gavin upon the occasion
 of his designation for special recognition after 40
 years of dedicated service to the Constable
 Volunteer 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
Jim Gavin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 40 years of dedicated service to the Constable Volunteer Fire
Department; and

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

 WHEREAS, Throughout his exemplary tenure, Jim Gavin has used his
deep wisdom and ambitious vision to support the department in various
capacities, and he held numerous leadership positions, including 19
years as president, two years as assistant chief, five years as vice
president, and three years as director; and

 WHEREAS, Jim Gavin's leadership has been instrumental in advancing
the department's capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence, and
ensuring the highest standards of emergency response; and

 WHEREAS, Jim Gavin's 40 years of service represent countless hours
of emergency response, training, planning, and community outreach; 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;
Jim Gavin is such a firefighter; throughout 40 years of dedicated
service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call
of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and

 WHEREAS, Jim Gavin's unwavering commitment to public safety has made
an indelible impact on the Constable Volunteer Fire Department and the
community it serves; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Firefighter Jim Gavin upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Constable
Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Jim Gavin.

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