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HR32
JLCGNYF-1
By Representative Kirkland
RFD:
First Read: 13-Feb-24
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First Read: 13-Feb-24
HR___ COMMENDING FIRE CHIEF GENE NECKLAUS FOR OUTSTANDING
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, highest commendations are herein proudly
presented to Chief Gene Necklaus for outstanding
professional achievements on the occasion of his retirement
as Fire Chief of the City of Scottsboro, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Chief Necklaus has spent the last 26 years
serving the Scottsboro fire department in one capacity or
another; he began his career there; his grandfather had
served as a Scottsboro volunteer fire fighter in the early
years of the force and his uncles and great-uncles were
involved in fire departments in Cullman and Decatur; and
WHEREAS, while enrolled at Northeast Alabama
Community College, the young Necklaus joined the fire
department as a volunteer at the urging of some friends who
were already volunteering; and
WHEREAS, he was hired full-time in may of 1998, was
promoted to driver after six years, lieutenant in 2006, and
training officer in 2008; and
WHEREAS, since 2014, he has served as Scottsboro's
sixth Fire Chief; under his leadership, the Scottsboro Fire
Department has received over $750,000 in federal, state, and
private grants that have been used for vital equipment
upgrades; the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs has
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upgrades; the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs has
provided a network of fire service professionals across the
state and country and together they have worked on several
statewide projects; his proudest accomplishments are the
Residential Sprinkler legislation and the Firefighter Cancer
Benefit; and
WHEREAS, Chief Necklaus also implemented a gear
cleaning and inspection program to ensure each firefighter
has a clean protective hood to protect firefighters from
inhaling more toxins; and
WHEREAS, though Necklaus established a steady career
with the fire department long ago, he also worked to advance
his college education through the years, beginning with an
Associates Degree, a Bachelor's Degree, and a Juris
Doctorate; and
WHEREAS, Chief Necklaus has earned immense respect
for his tireless dedication and exceptional abilities, and
he is truly deserving of special recognition; now therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That in recognition of Fire Chief
Gene Necklaus' outstanding performance and accomplishments
in leading the Scottsboro Fire Department, we convey our
highest esteem along with our congratulations and best
wishes for success in all future endeavors.
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