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Honoring Firefighter Richard Pitts upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Antwerp Volunteer Fire Department

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Gray

Honer Firefighter Richard Pitts for 55 years of service with the Antwerp Volunteer Fire Department through a ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · K 510

K 510 — Honoring Firefighter Richard Pitts

Overview

K 510 is a resolution adopted by the legislative body to honor Firefighter Richard Pitts on the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Antwerp Volunteer Fire Department. The bill is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

  • Introduced: May 14, 2025
  • Status: Adopted
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Sponsor: Scott Gray (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize and commend Firefighter Richard Pitts for 55 years of devoted service to the Antwerp Volunteer Fire Department.
  • To acknowledge the commitment and contributions of a long-serving volunteer firefighter to community safety and emergency response.
  • To publicly honor Pitts’ achievement in conjunction with his designation for special recognition.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses appreciation and congratulations to Richard Pitts.
  • Acknowledges the significance of 55 years of volunteer service with the Antwerp Volunteer Fire Department.
  • Officially designates or records Pitts’ designation for special recognition in the appropriate official capacity.
  • Directs the appropriate municipal offices (e.g., Clerk or equivalent) to transmit a copy of the resolution to Pitts and relevant department leaders as a token of appreciation.
  • Serves as a ceremonial, non-binding expression of the legislative body’s esteem and well-wishes.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary individual: Firefighter Richard Pitts (recipient of the recognition).
  • Antwerp Volunteer Fire Department (context for service and recognition).

  • The local legislative body and its staff (responsible for drafting, adopting, and transmitting the resolution).

  • Fiscal/Legal Impact: As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new legal obligations, authorize spending, or alter existing law. The impact is chiefly symbolic and commemorative, reinforcing community appreciation for volunteer service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Adoption: Both occurred on May 14, 2025 (the same day), indicating a swift passage of this resolution.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-05-14: INTRODUCED
    • 2025-05-14: ADOPTED

Context and Significance

  • The resolution highlights the value of long-term volunteer service in local emergency services and honors individual commitment to public safety and community service.
  • By formally recognizing Pitts’ 55-year tenure, the bill supports public recognition of volunteers and may serve as an inspiration to others in the community.

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

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