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J 363

Honoring Firefighter Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Stec and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally honors Firefighter Mark Bomyea as 2024 Firefighter of the Year, a ceremonial recognition with no legal or financial obligations.

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Bill Summary · J 363

Legislative Bill Summary — J 363

Title and Purpose

  • Bill Number: J 363
  • Title: Honoring Firefighter Mark Bomyea upon the occasion of his designation as 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED

What the bill would do

  • The resolution formally recognizes and honors Firefighter Mark Bomyea for being named the 2024 Firefighter of the Year by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association.
  • It is a ceremonial acknowledgment celebrating Bomyea’s service and achievement, rather than creating any new laws, duties, or fiscal obligations.

Key provisions

  • Expresses appreciation and commendation from the Legislature for Bomyea’s dedication and exemplary service as a firefighter.
  • Acknowledges the recognition conferred by the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association and publicly honors Bomyea in a formal legislative capacity.
  • May include a brief summary of Bomyea’s contributions to the fire service and the community (as is typical in such resolutions). The text would be descriptive and commemorative rather than prescriptive.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Dan Stec
  • Cosponsor: Mark Walczyk

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: February 12, 2025
  • Committee action: Referred to Finance (February 12, 2025)
  • Subsequent actions:
    • Reported to Calendar for Consideration (February 25, 2025)
    • Adopted (February 25, 2025)

Impact and implications

  • Impact: Ceremonial recognition; no new statutes, regulations, or appropriations. The bill serves to publicly acknowledge Bomyea’s achievement and to highlight community recognition of local firefighters.
  • Fiscal impact: Expected to be none or negligible, as resolutions of this nature do not require ongoing funding or impose fiscal changes.
  • Who is affected: Firefighter Mark Bomyea and, more broadly, the St. Lawrence County firefighting community and constituents who value public recognition of service.

Notes for readers

  • As a resolution, J 363 is primarily a formal expression of appreciation by the Legislature. It does not repeal or amend existing laws and does not establish enforceable rights or obligations beyond the symbolic commendation.

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

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