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.