Senate Resolution No. 632

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Firefighter Ed Babcock upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 51
years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire
Engine Company No. 2 Inc.

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 Firefighter
Ed Babcock upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 51 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire Engine
Company No. 2 Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Installation of
Officers Dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Anthony's Pier 9, New
Windsor, New York; and

WHEREAS, Serving in various leadership positions including as Chief,
Ed Babcock has been a true cornerstone of the Winona Lake Fire Engine
Company No. 2 Inc.; his steadfast and unwavering dedication to the
Company has made the department what it is today; 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;
Ed Babcock is such a firefighter; throughout 51 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 Firefighter Ed Babcock upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 51 years of dedicated service to the Winona
Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Ed Babcock.