Honor Firefighter Jim Hollenbeck

Senate Resolution No. 1542 BY: Senator AKSHAR COMMENDING Firefighter Jim Hollenbeck upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Candor Fire Company 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 commend Firefighter Jim Hollenbeck upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Candor Fire Company to be celebrated at its Annual Candor Fire Banquet at Turkey Trot Acres in Candor, New York, on Saturday, June 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Jim Hollenbeck joined the Candor Fire Company at the age of

16, holding many positions throughout his 70 years in the department, including: Chief and Fire Commissioner; this outstanding firefighter has been, for countless years, the top responder; today, at the incredible age of 86, he still drives the fire trucks and occasionally runs the fire scenes; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Candor Fire Company, Jim Hollenbeck proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy; upon his return home, he was employed by the Candor Post Office as the Post Master; 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; Jim Hollenbeck is such a firefighter; throughout 70 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 commend Firefighter Jim Hollenbeck upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of dedicated service to the Candor Fire Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Jim Hollenbeck.