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J 634

Honoring Firefighter Joseph A. Goodrich upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

Ceremonial joint resolution honors Firefighter Joseph A. Goodrich for 20 years with the Williston Park Fire Department, designating him for special recognition.

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Bill Summary · J 634

Summary: Bill J 634 – Honoring Firefighter Joseph A. Goodrich

Overview

Bill J 634 is a adopted joint resolution whose purpose is to honor Firefighter Joseph A. Goodrich in recognition of his 20 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department. The resolution designates him for special recognition and expresses appreciation for his long-standing commitment to public safety.

Purpose and Intent

  • Aims to formally recognize and honor Joseph A. Goodrich for reaching 20 years of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department.
  • Establishes a ceremonial or ceremonial-style designation of “special recognition” by the legislative body as a public acknowledgment of his contributions.

Key Provisions (as a resolution)

  • Expresses appreciation for Goodrich’s two decades of service and commitment to the community.
  • Designates him for special recognition, highlighting his role and impact within the Williston Park Fire Department.
  • Typically includes a directive to transmit a copy of the resolution to Goodrich and to relevant parties (e.g., the Williston Park Fire Department, local officials) and to publish or present the resolution in a ceremonial context. Note: the exact language is not provided, but these are customary elements of such resolutions.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: Firefighter Joseph A. Goodrich (recognition recipient).
  • Secondary: Williston Park Fire Department, Williston Park community, and local government stakeholders involved in ceremonial recognition.
  • Administrative: Members of the legislative body that adopted the resolution; Clerk staff responsible for transmission and publication.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • Referred to Finance (April 2, 2025).
    • Reported to Calendar for consideration (April 8, 2025).
    • Adopted (April 8, 2025).
  • Sponsor: Jack M. Martins (primary).

Financial Impact

  • Based on the information available, there is no indication of a financial appropriation or budget change. As a ceremonial resolution, the fiscal impact is typically minimal or negligible.

Potential Impact and Significance

  • Provides formal, public recognition of a dedicated community firefighter.
  • Enhances community pride and acknowledges long-term service by a local public safety professional.
  • Serves as a ceremonial record of appreciation that can be presented to Goodrich and archived for historical purposes.

Notes

  • The document is categorized as a resolution (not a statute), so it does not create or modify law. It functions as an official commendation and ceremonial acknowledgment by the adopting body.

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

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