LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Assistant Chief Dennis Carpenter upon
the occasion of his retirement from the City of Newburgh Fire Depart-
ment, after 46 years of distinguished service

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," firefighters have
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 Assistant Chief
Dennis Carpenter upon the occasion of his retirement from the City of
Newburgh Fire Department, after 46 years of distinguished service; a
luncheon was held in his honor at the Newburgh Firehouse on Grand
Street, with more than 70 past and present firefighters in attendance;
and
WHEREAS, Dennis Carpenter became a member of the City of Newburgh Fire
Department in 1963; he will officially retire in February of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the crit-
ical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of
great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Bonnie, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
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; Dennis
Carpenter is such a firefighter; throughout 46 years of devoted service,
this firefighter 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 Assistant Chief Dennis Carpenter upon the occasion of his
retirement from the City of Newburgh Fire Department, after 46 years of
distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Assistant Chief Dennis Carpenter.