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K 21

Honoring Past Chief Jon Kemp upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Main-Transit Fire Department of Amherst, New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karen McMahon

Ceremonial resolution honors Past Chief Jon Kemp for 50 years with the Main-Transit Fire Department (Amherst, NY), publicly recognizing his leadership and service.

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Bill Summary · K 21

Summary of Bill K 21: Honoring Past Chief Jon Kemp

Overview

Bill K 21 is a ceremonial resolution that honors Past Chief Jon Kemp for his fifty years of dedicated service to the Main-Transit Fire Department of Amherst, New York. The bill is classified as a resolution and has been adopted by the legislative body. It was introduced on January 14, 2025, and the same date also shows action adopting the resolution.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and publicly commend Past Chief Jon Kemp for reaching a milestone of 50 years of service with the Main-Transit Fire Department.
  • Designate Jon Kemp for special recognition in acknowledgment of his long tenure and leadership within the fire department and the Amherst community.

Key Provisions

  • Formal designation and designating language recognizing Jon Kemp’s 50 years of service to the Main-Transit Fire Department of Amherst, New York.
  • Expresses appreciation and gratitude from the legislative body for his contributions in the role of Fire Department leadership (Past Chief) and his impact on public safety and community service.
  • Certification that the recognition is ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Jon Kemp: the individual who is honored and designated for special recognition.
  • Main-Transit Fire Department (Amherst, NY): institution associated with Kemp’s decades of service.
  • Amherst community and residents served by the Main-Transit Fire Department, through the recognition of a longtime public servant.
  • The sponsoring legislative body, via formal adoption of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 14, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Introduced and Adopted on January 14, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Karen McMahon (primary).

Impact and Context

  • Fiscal Impact: Likely minimal or none, as the bill is ceremonial and does not amend law or allocate funds.
  • Public and Institutional Impact: Provides formal public acknowledgment of sustained service and leadership, contributing to historical record, community pride, and ceremonial recognition of long-serving public safety personnel.

Summary

Bill K 21 is a straightforward, ceremonial resolution that formally honors Past Chief Jon Kemp for 50 years of service to the Main-Transit Fire Department in Amherst, NY, designating him for special recognition. Introduced and adopted on the same day (January 14, 2025), with primary sponsorship from Karen McMahon, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge Kemp’s decades of service and leadership within the fire department and the Amherst community.

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

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