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Apparatus Center Dedication Ceremony
June 5, 2004
New Hackensack celebrated the construction of the new Apparatus Center on Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 pm. After the ceremony, attendees enjoyed refreshments and toured the firehouse and learned the history that brought New Hackensack to its newest and largest addition.
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Rev. Bill Dalrmple started the ceremony off with a prayer. |
Town Supervisor Ruggiero gives a speech thanking New Hackensack. |
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Dutchess County Emergency Response Coordinator Dewitt Sagendorph thanks New Hackensack for their Dedication to Safety and Service. |
Chairman of the Board Bill Parsons welcomes and thanks the architects of the construction for a job well done. |
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The cutting of the ribbon was done by May Lopez, the widow of Commissioner Manny Lopez that past away in October. (L to R): President Howard J. Prager, Chief Michael Valentino, Commissioner Bill Parsons, May Lopez, Town Supervisor Joe Ruggiero, and Past Commissioner Al Lehigh. |
The attendees of the ceremony stand and join Sarah Dalyrmple in singing "God Bless America"
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New Hamburg Fire Commissioner Jack Perusse and Station #1 President Jim Hannigan present Commissioner Parsons and New Hackensack with two plaques to congratulate them on their apparatus center dedication.
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The Board of Fire Commissioners and the District Chiefs pose for a photo after the ceremony. Front Row: 1st. Asst. Chief Roger Munoz, Chief Michael Valentino, and 2nd. Asst. Chief Frank Paulo Standing: Commissioners Bill Parsons, Fran Daniels, Joe Norton, Bernie Roe, and Rod Macleod. |
