Honoring William "Bill" Fries upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of distinguished service as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom O'Mara

Designates William "Bill" Fries for special recognition for 40 years as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department.

ADOPTED

Bill Overview

Jurisdiction: New York

Session: 2025-2026

Bill Number: J 2335

Title: Honoring William "Bill" Fries upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 40 years of distinguished service as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department

Primary Purpose: To designate and publicly recognize William "Bill" Fries for 40 years of service as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department, acknowledging his leadership and contributions to the community.

Key Provisions

Recognition of Service: The bill designates William "Bill" Fries for special recognition in honor of his four-decade leadership as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department.

Formal Acknowledgment: Likely includes a ceremonial or official acknowledgment within state records or an appropriate public venue, consistent with typical legislative honors (exact language not provided in summary).

Scope of Honor: The recognition is specifically tied to Fries’s 40-year tenure and leadership role within the Hammondsport Fire Department.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary Beneficiary: William "Bill" Fries, in his official capacity as Chief of the Hammondsport Fire Department, and his legacy within the Hammondsport Fire Department and the broader Hammondsport community.

Community Impact: Hammondsport residents and the fire department would receive formal recognition of longstanding service and leadership, potentially boosting local morale and highlighting firefighter stewardship.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Referral: Referred to the Finance Committee (2026-06-03).

Committee Action: Reported to the calendar for consideration (2026-06-04) and adopted (2026-06-04), indicating passage through committee and readiness for floor action.

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Tom O'Mara.

Next Steps: With adoption and placement on the calendar, the bill would be eligible for floor debate and final passage by the relevant legislative chamber. Specific final status or enactment details are not provided in the available synopsis.

Notes and Context

The bill appears to be a formal honors measure rather than a substantive policy change, focusing on ceremonial recognition of long-term service.

As a commemorative designation, there may be no fiscal impact or it may be symbolic; the summary does not specify any appropriations or funding provisions.

If you would like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential ceremonial implications, or add a brief comparison to typical honors bills in New York to provide broader context.