2011-J3827

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Hicksville Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary

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2011-J3827


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Hicks-
ville Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Hicksville Fire Department's Ladies
Auxiliary, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2012; and
WHEREAS, On February 7, 1912, the Hicksville Fire Department's Ladies
Auxiliary was organized by Mrs. Hannah Weiss and seven ladies, with the
help of Judge Heberer; they formed the core of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Hicksville Fire Department and the charter members of the Auxiliary
were Mrs. Hannah Weiss who was elected as the first president, Mrs. L.
Munch, Mrs. D. Matschat, Mrs. L. Puvogel, Mrs. C. Schmitt, Mrs. D. Wien-
er and Mrs C. Brengold; and
WHEREAS, The membership was opened to wives, mothers, widows, sisters
and daughters of firemen; the object of the auxiliary was to render
assistance wherever possible to the Hicksville Fire Department and to
promote sociability among the members of the auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Today, the membership of the Hicksville Fire Department's
Ladies Auxiliary consists of five officers, including president, vice
president, secretary, treasurer and financial secretary; it also has
another line of officers such as parliamentarian, chaplain, historian
and sergeant at arms; and
WHEREAS, The Hicksville Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary's distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Hicksville Fire Department's
Ladies Auxiliary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Hicksville Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary.

actions

  • 27 / Mar / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 30 / Mar / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 30 / Mar / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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