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J 633

Honoring Firefighter Gene Goulet upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Firefighter Gene Goulet for 40 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department; no laws or funds involved, formal recognition only.

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Bill Summary · J 633

Summary of Bill J 633: Honoring Firefighter Gene Goulet

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 633
  • Title: Honoring Firefighter Gene Goulet upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution)
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Jack M. Martins

This bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Firefighter Gene Goulet for reaching 40 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department. It does not establish new laws, programs, or fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly acknowledge and celebrate Gene Goulet’s four decades of service to the Williston Park community through the Williston Park Fire Department.
  • Provide formal recognition of Goulet’s commitment, service, and contributions to local public safety.
  • Preserve the commendation in official records and potentially accompany a commemorative presentation or ceremony.

Key Provisions

  • Designates Gene Goulet for special recognition by the adopting body.
  • Declares appreciation for Goulet’s 40 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department.
  • Typically would direct appropriate officials to transmit a copy of the resolution to Goulet and possibly to related local organizations or the fire department.
  • Explicitly a ceremonial acknowledgment; no new statutory authorities, policy changes, or fiscal expenditures are associated.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Beneficiary: Firefighter Gene Goulet (Williston Park Fire Department) — receives formal ceremonial recognition.
  • Applicant Entity: Williston Park Fire Department and the local governing body presenting the resolution.
  • Broader Community: Residents and supporters of Williston Park through public recognition of long-term local service.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-04-02: Referred to Finance (typical step for ceremonial resolutions in some jurisdictions).
  • 2025-04-08: Reported to calendar for consideration (advancement in the legislative process).
  • 2025-04-08: Adopted (final adoption in the chamber, completing the resolution process).

Notes: The action entries include multiple lines for the same dates, indicating sequential processing steps in the committee and calendar workflow. The bill is now adopted as a ceremonial resolution.

Sponsor

  • Jack M. Martins (primary)

Additional Context

  • As a resolution, J 633 does not create enforceable duties or allocate funds. Its primary value is formal public recognition of a local firefighter’s decades of service. The timing suggests expedited action to honor Goulet around the 40-year milestone.

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

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