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J 406

Honoring 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition for his prompt actions while at the scene of a medical emergency

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

Ceremonial resolution honors 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal for prompt response to a medical emergency, delivers symbolic public recognition with no legal change.

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Bill Summary · J 406

Summary of Bill J 406

Quick take

Bill J 406 is a ceremonial resolution that honors 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal for his prompt actions at the scene of a medical emergency and designates him for special recognition. The resolution has been adopted.

Purpose and intent

  • Recognize and commend the actions of 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal related to a medical emergency.
  • Formalize special recognition by the legislative body as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for acts of courage, prompt action, or exemplary service by a firefighter.

Key provisions

  • Official designation of special recognition for Jeffrey Rosenthal based on his response at a medical emergency scene.
  • Formal statements of appreciation and congratulations from the legislative body.
  • Likely language directing the Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Rosenthal (and possibly family or his organization) to publicly acknowledge the honor.
  • Language typical of ceremonial resolutions: no new duties, statutory changes, or fiscal obligations.

Note: As a resolution, J 406 does not create or modify law, authorize expenditures, or impose regulatory requirements. Its effect is symbolic recognition and public commendation.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Jeffrey Rosenthal.
  • Fire department personnel and the city/community served by the department, as beneficiaries of public recognition.
  • The sponsoring legislative body and its staff, which will administer the ceremonial acts and communications.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025.
  • Status: Adopted.
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-02-21: Referred to Finance
    • 2025-02-25: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • 2025-02-25: Adopted
  • Sponsor: Steve Rhoads (primary)

Sponsor and support

  • Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads. No co-sponsors are listed in the provided information.

Potential impact

  • Public recognition of a firefighter’s prompt and commendable actions can boost morale within the fire department and community trust in emergency services.
  • Serves as a formal, public acknowledgment of exemplary service without creating financial or regulatory changes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific jurisdiction’s typical format for ceremonial resolutions or add a short “Whereas” style section to illustrate the kinds of statements likely included in the bill text.

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