LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Richard Holst, Captain of
the Huntington Manor Fire Department Police Squad and Chief Chaplain of
the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains, who died in the line
of duty on September 9, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Richard Holst of Huntington Station, New York,
died in the line of duty on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the age of
60; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated 31-year member of the Huntington Manor Fire
Department, Firefighter Holst served for many years as the Fire Depart-
ment Chaplain and, at the time of his death, was serving as the Captain
of the Fire Police Squad; he was also currently the Chief Chaplain of
the New York State Association of Fire Chaplains; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Richard Holst's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Richard Holst's service to the people of New York
went beyond his dedication to the residents of Huntington Station; his
eminent position as Chief Chaplain meant that he served each and every
brave firefighter throughout this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Richard Holst leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its grate-
ful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of a
courageous firefighter who dedicated his purposeful life and career in
faithful service to his family and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Richard Holst, Captain of the Huntington Manor Fire
Department Police Squad and Chief Chaplain of the New York State Associ-
ation of Fire Chaplains, recognizing the significance of his service to
the citizens of his community, and expressing its deepest condolences to
his wife, Noreen Holst, as well as his entire family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Richard Holst.