Assembly Resolution No. 752

BY: M. of A. Ra

HONORING ex-Captain Gerard J. Boettcher upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 30 years of dedicated service to the West
Hempstead Fire Department Victory Chemical Engine
and Hose Company No. 1

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-Captain
Gerard J. Boettcher upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the West Hempstead
Fire Department Victory Chemical Engine and Hose Company No. 1 to be
celebrated at its Annual Installation of Officers Dinner at Sand Castle
in Franklin Square, New York, on Saturday, February 29, 2020; and

WHEREAS, In 1919, a group of West Hempstead residents joined
together to form the West Hempstead Fire Department Victory Chemical
Engine and Hose Company No. 1, offering fire protection services to the
residents; since its inception, the volunteer membership has served the
community with care, compassion, and pride; and

WHEREAS, Ex-Captain Gerard J. Boettcher joined the West Hempstead
Fire Department Victory Chemical Engine and Hose Company No. 1 three
decades ago; 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;
Gerard J. Boettcher is one such firefighter; throughout 30 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-Captain Gerard J. Boettcher upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service
to the West Hempstead Fire Department Victory Chemical Engine and Hose
Company No. 1; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Captain Gerard J. Boettcher.