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This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Hartwick Fire Department Company No. 2 in Hartwick Seminary, New York, which will be celebrated on June 21, 2025. The resolution traces the department's history from its origins in 1948-1949, when local citizens recognized the need for fire protection, to its official establishment on June 20, 1950, with 14 initial community members. The document highlights the department's humble beginnings, including using a trailer with basic equipment pulled by tractors and being summoned by church bell rings, to its current modern fleet of firefighting vehicles. The resolution acknowledges the department's evolution, including constructing its first fire hall in 1958, acquiring specialized vehicles like an Emergency Rescue Van in 1973, and continuing to serve the communities of Hartwick Seminary and Hyde Park. By formally recognizing the Hartwick Fire Department Company No. 2, the resolution celebrates the department's long-standing commitment to community service, volunteerism, and public safety over 75 years. The legislative body extends its gratitude to past and present firefighting members and will transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the fire department to honor this significant milestone.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K770