Senate Resolution No. 910

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING ex-Chief Hollis Hale upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition after 65
years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay 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
Hollis Hale upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 65 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department to
be celebrated at its 133rd Annual Installation Dinner on Friday, July
16, 2021, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Hollis Hale has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; 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;
Hollis Hale is such a firefighter; throughout 65 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 Hollis Hale upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 65 years of dedicated service to the Oyster
Bay Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to ex-Chief Hollis Hale.