LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Richard Herberger upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Swormville Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and the
strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Firefighter Richard Herberger upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Sworm-
ville Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Richard Herberger joined the Swormville Volunteer Fire
Department on March 4, 1959; since that time he has continuously demon-
strated an unwavering dedication to the Department and his fellow fire-
fighters; an exemplary leader, he has held various positions within the
Department and is also actively involved with the Fire Police; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Harriette, their five
children, as well as their eight grandchildren, and four great grand-
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; 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; Richard
Herberger is such a firefighter; throughout 50 years of devoted service,
this volunteer heroically performed, above and beyond 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
commend Firefighter Richard Herberger for 50 years of distinguished
service to the Swormville Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard Herberger.