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J 631

Honoring Firefighter William T. Batterson Jr. 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

Designates Firefighter William T. Batterson Jr. for special recognition after 20 years with the Williston Park Fire Department; ceremonial commendation, no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 631

Summary of Bill J 631 — Honoring Firefighter William T. Batterson Jr.

Overview

Bill J 631 is a resolution introduced on April 2, 2025 and adopted on April 8, 2025. The measure honors Firefighter William T. Batterson Jr. upon designation for special recognition after 20 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department. The primary sponsor is Jack M. Martins.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly recognize and celebrate the 20-year tenure and dedicated service of Firefighter Batterson Jr.
  • Acknowledge his contributions to the Williston Park Fire Department and the local community.
  • Establish an official expression of appreciation from the sponsoring legislative body.

Key Provisions (substantive content)

  • Designates Firefighter William T. Batterson Jr. for special recognition in honor of his twenty years of service.
  • Recitals (Whereas clauses) highlighting Batterson’s career, commitment, and impact on public safety in Williston Park.
  • A formal resolution of commendation, which serves as an official acknowledgment by the body.
  • Provisions typically accompanying ceremonial resolutions, such as authorizing or directing the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Batterson and to relevant fire department and community officials.
  • Language generally clarifies that the resolution is ceremonial and does not create or impose any financial obligations or new laws beyond recognition.

Affected Parties

  • Firefighter William T. Batterson Jr. (the honoree)
  • Williston Park Fire Department and its members
  • Williston Park Village officials and residents
  • The sponsoring legislator, Jack M. Martins (primary)

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).
  • Status: Adopted — the resolution has become official and publicly acknowledged.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Jack M. Martins

Potential Impact

  • Formal public recognition of a veteran firefighter’s service can bolster community morale and highlight local public-safety leadership.
  • Serves as a ceremonial record of appreciation, with no direct fiscal impact or new regulatory requirements typical of a ceremonial resolution.
  • May be cited by Batterson and the Williston Park Fire Department in future community engagements and commemorations.

Note

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriations bill. Its primary effect is recognition and commendation of a public servant.

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

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