Bill > K00339

This resolution mourns the passing of John "JR" Gaudet, a 40-year-old firefighter from Binghamton, New York, who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution highlights Gaudet's significant contributions to his community, including his work as a firefighter, his love for his family (wife Felly and children Charles, Vanessa, and Michael), and his dedication to youth sports coaching in local school districts. It emphasizes his personal qualities, describing him as having an infectious smile, unmatched positivity, and an honorable work ethic, and notes his educational background of graduating from Binghamton High School in 2002 and attending both Binghamton University and SUNY Cortland, where he played lacrosse. The legislative body formally pauses to recognize Gaudet's life and service, and resolves to transmit an official copy of the resolution to his family, memorializing his legacy as a distinguished citizen who consistently put others before himself and made a meaningful impact in his community.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K339