Senate Resolution No. 702

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of Hicksville
Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company
No. 2

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 125th
Anniversary of Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose
Company No. 2 and to honor its past and present firefighting members for
125 years of fire protection to the citizens of Hicksville, New York and
its surrounding communities; and

WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community
protection services in every locality of our State; during the past 125
years, the courageous and devoted firefighters of Hicksville Fire
Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 have valiantly
responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise and
respect of the community which they serve; and

WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 in
public service and fire protection is one to be envied; for 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year, for 125 years, whenever the alarm sounded, these
noble volunteers left their homes and went to the aid of their
neighbors; and

WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of Hicksville Fire Department
Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2 are prepared to risk their lives
every day to help save the lives of others and to protect homes and
property from the destruction caused by fire; and

WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated
by individual firefighters, Hicksville Fire Department Independent
Engine & Hose Company No. 2 reflects the history and development of
firefighting over the past 125 years; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude
to those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should
give special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the
betterment of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic
good works performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great
Empire State, their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly commemorate the 125th Anniversary of Hicksville Fire Department
Independent Engine & Hose Company No. 2; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Hicksville Fire Department Independent Engine & Hose
Company No. 2.