LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Past Chief Thomas E. Hasbrouck upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service to the Liberty Hose and Truck Company No. 2

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Past Chief Thomas E. Hasbrouck upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Liberty
Hose and Truck Company No. 2; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated at the Company's 2010 Annual Officers' Party, to be held on
Saturday, March 6, 2010, in the Neversink Firehouse Hall on Route 55 in
Neversink, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Hasbrouck joined the Liberty Hose and Truck Company
No. 2 in June 1960; a third generation member of the Company, his grand-
father and father served as members; and
WHEREAS, Having served in every line officer position in the Liberty
Hose and Truck Company No. 2, Thomas E. Hasbrouck also held the posi-
tions of Assistant Fire Chief and Chief of the Company; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Thomas E. Hasbrouck served as Chairman of the
Liberty Fire Department Fire Prevention Committee, and was the four-time
Chairman of the Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighters' Parade; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Hasbrouck is a current member of the New York State
Association of Fire Chiefs, the Fireman's Association of the State of
New York, and the Hudson Valley Fireman's Association; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities 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; Past
Chief Thomas E. Hasbrouck is such a firefighter; throughout his many
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 Past Chief Thomas E. Hasbrouck upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to
the Liberty Hose and Truck Company No. 2; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Past Chief Thomas E. Hasbrouck, 19 New Street, Liberty, New
York 12754.