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J 1310: Honoring Firefighter William J. Clark Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire Company
What J 1310 does, verified January 14, 2026
The bill honors firefighter William J. Clark Jr. for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire Company. The legislative body recognizes his commitment, integrity, and professionalism, which exemplify excellence in volunteer service. Clark has served the fire company in various roles, including president, captain, and chief. He is one of many volunteer firefighters who put their lives on the line to help others, often at great personal cost. The bill is a tribute to Clark's bravery and selflessness, acknowledging the importance of these unsung heroes in their communities.
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Quick answers about J 1310
- What is the current status of J 1310?
- As of January 14, 2026, J 1310 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on January 13, 2026, was "ADOPTED".
- Did J 1310 pass?
- Yes. J 1310 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action January 13, 2026). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote J 1310, and where is it now?
- J 1310 was authored by Sen. Jack Martins.
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| Jan. 13, 2026 | ADOPTED |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Jan. 08, 2026 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, April 11, 2026 · 425 words
Senate Resolution No. 1310 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Firefighter William J. Clark Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire Company WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter William J. Clark Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire Company, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The Royalton in Roslyn Heights, New York; and WHEREAS, William J. Clark Jr. has consistently demonstrated a level of commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and WHEREAS, On June 9, 1975, William J. Clark Jr. made the commitment to serve Albertson, New York, and its surrounding communities; this brave commitment has continued to grow stronger over five decades; and WHEREAS, William J. Clark Jr. has served the Albertson Fire Company in various roles throughout his tenure, including vice president, president, first lieutenant, captain, second assistant chief, first assistant chief, chief, and trustee; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; and WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others, and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; William J. Clark Jr. is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service, this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Firefighter William J. Clark Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Albertson Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter William J. Clark Jr.
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