Senate Resolution No. 2752

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Deputy Chief Mark Kohlbrenner upon
the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of
dedicated service to the Rome Fire Department

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

WHEREAS, 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 congratulate
Deputy Chief Mark Kohlbrenner upon the occasion of his retirement after
34 years of dedicated service to the Rome Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Mark Kohlbrenner has consistently demonstrated
a level of commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which
truly exemplifies those responsibilities which define the task of fire
protection; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Rome Fire Department since December 13,
1986, Mark Kohlbrenner quickly climbed the ranks to become Lieutenant on
February 2, 1996, and Captain on July 31, 2003; he went on to serve in
the esteemed position of Deputy Chief from September 7, 2007, until his
retirement on January 6, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected men and women 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 is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Deputy Chief Mark Kohlbrenner upon the occasion of his
retirement after 34 years of dedicated service to the Rome Fire
Department, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Deputy Chief Mark Kohlbrenner.