New York Senate Bill J00164

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/10/25
• Refer: 1/10/25
• Report Pass: 1/14/25
• Passed: 1/14/25

Caption

Honoring Chief David M. Reynolds upon the occasion of the naming of a park in New Hartford, New York, in recognition of his remarkable life

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 164 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Chief David M. Reynolds of New Hartford, New York, on the occasion of a park being named in his honor. The resolution recounts his long career with the New Hartford Fire Department, beginning in 1967 and culminating in his service as Chief from 1981 to 2005, along with other leadership roles in the department and related fire service organizations. The resolution also highlights his broader civic involvement, including service as a New Hartford Town Councilman and leadership in community and charitable efforts. It emphasizes his decades of public service, his continued role as Director of the New Hartford Fire Department Benevolent Association, and the support of his family throughout his career. This measure does not change state law or create any new legal obligations, rights, or appropriations. Its effect is limited to formal legislative recognition and commendation, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to Chief Reynolds as an official tribute. The general sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The language is laudatory throughout, portraying Chief Reynolds as an exemplary public servant whose dedication to fire service and community life merits public honor. Because the bill is a resolution of recognition rather than a policy measure, there is no apparent substantive opposition or policy debate reflected in the available record. There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or the available context. The only substantive focus is the appropriateness of honoring Chief Reynolds for his long service and the naming of the park in New Hartford, making the measure essentially unanimous in tone and purpose.

Impact

This resolution has no direct impact on state statutes, regulations, or public programs. It is a ceremonial legislative action that formally recognizes Chief David M. Reynolds and acknowledges the naming of a park in his honor, but it does not amend the law, impose duties, or affect state or local government operations beyond the symbolic act of commendation.

Sentiment

The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive and respectful. The resolution presents Chief Reynolds as a long-serving firefighter, community leader, and civic contributor whose career and personal dedication are worthy of public celebration. No opposing views, amendments, or recorded votes are available in the provided context, and the measure appears noncontroversial.

Contention

No meaningful contention is evident in the bill text or the available legislative history. Because this is a honorary resolution, it does not raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal questions. The only implicit point of emphasis is the public recognition of Chief Reynolds’s service and the park naming in his honor, which the resolution treats as wholly commendable.