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J489Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor 50-Year Firefighter Service

Official title

“Honoring Daniel Herberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Swormville Fire Company on February 25, 2017”

Sponsor Michael H. RanzenhoferSD-61
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Daniel Herberger for 50 years of dedicated service to the Swormville Fire Company.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital role of long-term volunteer firefighters. recognizing Daniel Herberger’s 50 years of service underscores how much local communities rely on dedicated volunteers for public safety and emergency response.

  2. Acknowledges the impact of community leadership beyond emergency response. by noting Herberger’s various leadership roles (President, Board Member, Assistant Chief), the resolution emphasizes the value of institutional knowledge and mentorship in sustaining volunteer organizations.

  3. Celebrates the personal and family sacrifices involved in volunteer service. the resolution brings attention to the often-overlooked commitment and support from families that enable individuals like Herberger to serve for decades.

  4. Elevates the visibility and esteem of volunteerism in public service. formal legislative recognition can inspire others to volunteer and strengthens the cultural appreciation for those who commit their lives to serving their neighbors.

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Honor 50-Year Firefighter Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Michael H. Ranzenhofer

Senator · Senate District 61

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 489 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Daniel Herberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Swormville Fire Company on February 25, 2017 WHEREAS, Citizens across our State… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 489 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Daniel Herberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Swormville Fire Company on February 25, 2017 WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery every day in the course of their duties; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Daniel Herberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Swormville Fire Company to be celebrated at their Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, February 25,

2017; and WHEREAS, At the age of 24, Daniel Herberger joined the Swormville Fire Company on July 11, 1966; throughout his 50 years of service, he held several positions within the Department including, President from

1970-1972, a member of the Board of Directors from 1973-1981, as well as 1st Assistant Chief from 1982-1983; and WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Rosemary, and his four loving children, Kevin, Debbie, Eric and Dan, all of whom feel privileged… Show all

1970-1972, a member of the Board of Directors from 1973-1981, as well as 1st Assistant Chief from 1982-1983; and WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Rosemary, and his four loving children, Kevin, Debbie, Eric and Dan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, An electrician by trade and former Town Supervisor in the Town of Clarence, Daniel Herberger has dedicated his life to firefighting; he has chaired many committees and groups during his tenure with the fire department; in addition, he is a member of FASNY and Amherst Fire Council; and WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride, valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers are often the first to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; 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; Daniel Herberger is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of dedicated service, he has heroically performed, above and beyond in 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 Daniel Herberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Swormville Fire Company on February 25, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Daniel Herberger.

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