J 402: Honoring Firefighter Michael Bennison upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Holland Patent Hose Company

 Senate Resolution No. 402 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Firefighter Michael Bennison upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Holland Patent Hose Company 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, 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 Michael Bennison upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Holland Patent Hose Company, to be recognized at the department's annual banquet at the Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, New York on Saturday, February 22, 2025; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Holland Patent Hose Company, Michael Bennison served as Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, 3rd Assistant Chief, and held a position on the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Firefighters and fire departments not only provide the critical service of fire protection, but also engage in other activities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, This revered individual and honoree, Firefighter Michael Bennison, also served as Village Trustee, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor, and currently serves as a Councilman for the Town of Trenton, New York- a testament to his ongoing passion for selflessly serving his community; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure of admirable service, Firefighter Michael Bennison has continually demonstrated a high knowledge and understanding of leadership, training, and educational roles with the department and his crews; 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; Michael Bennison is one such firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service, he 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 Michael Bennison upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Holland Patent Hose Company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Firefighter Michael Bennison.