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J 513

Honoring Bob Poor upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Rensselaer Falls Fire and Rescue Department

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Stec

Ceremonial resolution honoring Bob Poor for 70 years of service to Rensselaer Falls Fire & Rescue, recognizing volunteers and community impact; no new law or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 513

Summary of Bill J 513

Overview

Bill J 513 is a ceremonial resolution, introduced on March 14, 2025, and adopted on March 18, 2025. Its purpose is to honor Bob Poor in recognition of his 70 years of dedicated service to the Rensselaer Falls Fire and Rescue Department. The primary sponsor is Dan Stec.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and commend Bob Poor for seven decades of service to the Rensselaer Falls Fire and Rescue Department.
  • Publicly acknowledge the commitment and impact of long-serving volunteers and/or staff within local emergency services.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution would express formal congratulations and heartfelt appreciation to Bob Poor.
  • It would designate the recognition as an occasion for special acknowledgment by the Legislature.
  • The measure may include a language noting the importance of volunteer and community-based emergency services and the extraordinary duration of Poor’s service.

(Note: As a resolution, the bill does not create new law or authorize spending. Its primary effect is ceremonial.)

Affected Parties and Beneficiaries

  • Bob Poor (the honoree)
  • Rensselaer Falls Fire and Rescue Department and its community
  • The broader community served by the department
  • The Legislature and state officials who issue the ceremonial recognition

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Referred to Finance: March 14, 2025
  • Re-reported to calendar for consideration: March 18, 2025
  • Adopted: March 18, 2025
  • Status: Adoped (ceremonial resolution)

Sponsor

  • Dan Stec (primary sponsor)

Notes

  • The actions indicate a swift passage from referral to ceremonial adoption within four days, reflecting routine formal recognition rather than substantive policy changes.
  • As a resolution, the measure serves to publicly honor an individual and may be used to distribute a copy of the resolution to the honoree and relevant parties.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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