Senate Resolution No. 482

BY: Senator BROOKS

HONORING Ex-Chief Henry Hinrichs upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the North Merrick
Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer Firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ex-Chief
Henry "Sonny" Hinrichs upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the North Merrick
Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated at an awards presentation at
the Sand Castle in Franklin Square, New York, on Saturday, February 4,
2017; and

WHEREAS, Sonny Hinrichs joined the North Merrick Volunteer Fire
Department in October of 1967; throughout his 50 years of service, he
held several positions within the Department including: 2nd Assistant
Chief, 1974-1975; and 1st Assistant Chief, 1975-1976; as well as Chief
from 1976-1977; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Ginny, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to
respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation
accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill
of hazardous materials; 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;
Sonny Hinrichs is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted
service, this volunteer 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
honor Ex-Chief Henry Hinrichs upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the North
Merrick Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ex-Chief Henry Hinrichs.