Senate Resolution No. 636

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Firefighter James Dennis upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Winona
Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.

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 Firefighter
James Dennis upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Winona Lake Fire
Engine Company No. 2 Inc., to be celebrated at its Annual Installation
of Officers Dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Anthony's Pier 9,
New Windsor, New York; and

WHEREAS, A natural leader, James Dennis was instrumental in the
formation of Winona Lake Engine Company No. 2 Inc. in 1954, signing the
Charter in 1957; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure, James Dennis helped
build the legacy of Winona Lake Engine Company No. 2 Inc., where he has
served as Chief of the Department; in addition, he was a commissioner of
the Orange Lake Fire District and continues to work as a Court Officer
for the Town of Newburgh; 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;
James Dennis is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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 Firefighter James Dennis upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Winona
Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter James Dennis.