LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Fire Chief Kenneth Cochrane
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many
years of dedicated service to the Huntington 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, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," firefighters have
been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to spare us from the
ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend outgoing Fire Chief
Kenneth Cochrane upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition after many years of dedicated service to the Huntington Fire
Department at its 171st Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, May 17,
2014, at the Huntington Crescent Club, Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the crit-
ical service of fire protection but also engage in other activities of
great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his many years of devoted service, this firefight-
er heroically performed, above and beyond the call of duty, those
responsibilities which define the task of fire protection; 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 the applause of
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend outgoing Fire Chief Kenneth Cochrane upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated
service to the Huntington Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Fire Chief Kenneth Cochrane.