LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ex-Captain John Hennigan on the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 25 years of dedi-
cated service to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department

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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Ex-Captain John
(Jack) Hennigan upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition after 25 years of dedicated service with the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, John Hennigan will be honored at the Department's 56th Annual
Installation Dinner to be held at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale,
New York on Saturday, March 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Ex-Captain John Hennigan joined the North Lindenhurst Fire
Department on April 11, 2011 and was assigned to Fire Police Company #5;
he has earned numerous certificates of training for both fire and rescue
reflecting his dedication to volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, John Hennigan came to the North Lindenhurst Fire Department
after retiring from 20 years of service with FDNY; he was also in mili-
tary service with the Army Airborne Division as a Specialist Fourth
Class; and
WHEREAS, John Hennigan was elected to and held the officer positions
of 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain of Fire Police Company
#5; and
WHEREAS, John Hennigan's positive energy and willingness to share his
knowledge is a much appreciated benefit to the members of the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 25 years of service with the North Lindenhurst
Fire Department, John Hennigan served on several committees and, his
energy for and dedication to young children during Fire Prevention Week
helps the children remember the important lessons of what to do in case
of a fire; and
WHEREAS, John Hennigan continues to live in North Lindenhurst and
happily dedicates his energies to his grandchildren; 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; John
Hennigan is such a firefighter; throughout 25 years of devoted service,
John Hennigan has 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 John Hennigan for 25 years of distinguished service to the North
Lindenhurst Fire Department and his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Hennigan.