Senate Resolution No. 2209

BY: Senator BROOKS

COMMENDING Firefighter Edward Hahnefeld upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 30 years of dedicated service to the Seaford
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, 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 commend
Firefighter Edward Hahnefeld upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to Seaford Fire
Department to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on
Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Jericho, New York; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the
critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities
of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure of service, Edward Hahnefeld has
continually demonstrated a high knowledge and understanding of
leadership, training, and educational roles with the department and his
crews; 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;
Edward Hahnefeld is one such firefighter; throughout 30 years of devoted
service, he 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 Firefighter Edward Hahnefeld for 30 years of distinguished
service to Seaford Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Edward Hahnefeld.