OCPD CHIEF DIPINO RECEIVES RESOLUTION FROM MARYLAND STATE FIREMEN’S

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) recently presented Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino with a resolution for services and support provided by the Ocean City Police Department during the 118th Annual Convention and Conference of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association.

The resolution, which was presented to Chief DiPino on August 20, 2010, was given by MSFA’s President Roger Powell. Stated in the resolution, “Be It Resolved by the Officers and Delegates Assembled at the 118th Annual Convention and Conference of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association; do offer our sincere thanks to Bernadette DiPino, Chief of the Ocean City Police Department, for her leadership, and to each of the members of the Ocean City Police Department for their dedication, support and cooperation, ensuring each year that the Convention and Conference is successful.”

In addition, the resolution expressed gratitude to the Town of Ocean City, the Mayor and City Council and the combined services of the Ocean City Police and Fire Department.

“It is an honor to receive a resolution from the Maryland State Firemen’s Association,” said Chief DiPino. “We take pride in the partnership we have with the Ocean City Fire Department, and we are thrilled to have expanded that partnership to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association.”

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association, which represents volunteer fire, rescue and EMS personnel of Maryland, will hold its 119th Annual Convention and Conference in Ocean City from June 18-24, 2011.