LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Honorary Captain John Bergin upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the American
Legion-Charles Wagner Post 421

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Honorary Captain John Bergin has given not only of his time
and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Honorary
Captain John Bergin upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the American Legion-Charles Wagner Post 421 to be cele-
brated at its Annual Awards Night on Thursday, March 31, 2011, in Hicks-
ville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Honorary Captain John Bergin of Company No. 2 began his
volunteer fire service in 1958, at the New Hyde Park Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS, Upon moving to Hicksville, New York, in the early 1960s, he
joined the Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine and Hose Compa-
ny No. 2; after 50 years of service he is being honored with the revered
rank of Honorary Chief; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Honorary Captain John
Bergin served on various company and department committees; he held the
esteemed position of President of the Volunteer and Exempt Benevolent
Association in 1970 and 1971; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is a long-time member of the Firemen's Asso-
ciation of the State of New York, a charter member of the Hicksville
Fire Department Fire Police Squad, and a member of the Nassau County and
New York State Fire Police Associations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Honorary Captain John Bergin has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Honorary Captain John Bergin has
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the protection of
others are worthy and due full praise for their commitment and noble
endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Honorary Captain John Bergin upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the American Legion-Charles Wagner
Post 421; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Honorary Captain John Bergin.