Bill > K00177

This resolution honors Christopher Johanson, a dedicated firefighter from Nelsonville, New York, who passed away on December 26, 2025, at age 56. The resolution highlights Johanson's significant community service, including his 24-year career as a volunteer firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department, his work as an EMT and first responder, and his previous role as a heavy equipment operator for the Mount Pleasant Highway Department. It recognizes his personal achievements, such as achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and his talents as a carpenter and mechanic. The resolution also acknowledges his personal life, noting his love for boating and creating memories with his family, and mentions his survivors, including his wife Christine, children Riley, Amanda, and Elaina, and his parents and siblings. The legislative body pauses to mourn Johanson's death, celebrating his commitment to excellence and compassionate spirit, and resolves to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family as a gesture of remembrance and respect.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K177