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J 627

Honoring Firefighter Joseph M. Santos 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 resolution designates Firefighter Joseph M. Santos for special recognition after 20 years with the Williston Park Fire Department; honors service with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 627

Summary: Bill J 627 — Honoring Firefighter Joseph M. Santos

Overview

Bill J 627 is a ceremonial resolution intended to honor and publicly recognize Firefighter Joseph M. Santos on the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 20 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department. The resolution is classified as a ceremonial measure (resolution) and has been adopted.

  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Jack M. Martins

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly commend Firefighter Joseph M. Santos for two decades of dedicated service to the Williston Park Fire Department.
  • To formally designate Santos for special recognition in appreciation of his commitment, experience, and contributions to public safety and the local community.

Key Provisions

  • Designation for Special Recognition: The resolution would formally designate Joseph M. Santos for special recognition in light of his 20 years of service.
  • Commendation and Best Wishes: The resolution would express gratitude and best wishes for Santos’ ongoing service and contributions.
  • Ceremonial Acknowledgment: The measure serves as an official, ceremonial acknowledgment by the sponsoring body, typically accompanied by distribution of a copy of the resolution and recognition at an appropriate event or ceremony.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Referred to Finance: April 2, 2025 (the measure was routed through the Finance committee as part of standard procedures for ceremonial resolutions).
  • Reported to Calendar for Consideration: April 8, 2025 (cleared for consideration by the chamber).
  • Adopted: April 8, 2025 (the resolution received final approval and was officially adopted).

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Firefighter Joseph M. Santos (Williston Park Fire Department), recognizing his 20 years of service.
  • Institutions/Community: Williston Park Fire Department and the Williston Park community, which receive formal recognition of a long-serving firefighter.
  • Fiscal Impact: Typically none for ceremonial resolutions; no new statutory requirements or obligations. Any minor costs would be related to printing or ceremonial observances, if applicable.

Additional Notes

  • Sponsor: Jack M. Martins (primary) is listed as the sponsor of this resolution.
  • The action is strictly ceremonial, aimed at honoring service and does not create or modify statutory requirements or authorize expenditures.

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

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