Senate Resolution No. 2128

BY: Senator KAPLAN

COMMENDING ex-Chief Harold Hugli upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire
Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the
arduous field of fire protection and prevention; and

WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend ex-Chief Harold
Hugli upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde Park Fire Department to be
celebrated at its Annual Inspection Dinner on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at
Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New York; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hugli was appointed to membership to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department on May 2, 1972; he later climbed the ranks and was
elected and served as Deputy Chief and Chief of the Department; and

WHEREAS, The ex-Chief is also an active member of Protection Engine
Company No. 2. serving as Captain as well as 1st and 2nd Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only
provide the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other
activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they
serve; 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;
ex-Chief Harold Hugli is one such 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
commend ex-Chief Harold Hugli upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the New Hyde
Park Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief Harold Hugli.