LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Essex County Fire Investigator John
Hanby upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distin-
guished service

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, John "Jack" Hanby rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Essex County; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Fire Investigator, Jack Hanby served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Veteran Essex County Fire Investigator Jack Hanby is retiring
after 25 years on the job; after receiving his training from the State
Fire Academy, he began this career in 1984 when the county received a
federal grant to start investigating fires; and
WHEREAS, Jack Hanby investigated thousands of fires during his tenure
as a volunteer fire investigator and deputy fire coordinator with the
county; he is Essex County's first trained fire investigator; and
WHEREAS, Although he's retiring, Jack Hanby will remain an assistant
chief for the Elizabethtown Fire Department; he mentioned that the Coun-
ty Fire Investigation Unit is imperative and essential in today's socie-
ty; and
WHEREAS, With Jack Hanby throughout has been his wife, Betty, who
feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Essex County Fire Investigation
Unit, Jack Hanby earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Essex County Fire Investigator John Hanby upon the occasion of his
retirement after 25 years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Hanby.