LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Gerald Goldsworth upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 70 years of
dedicated service

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
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, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Gerald
Goldsworth upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 70 years of dedicated service, to be celebrated at the Hopkinton-
Ft. Jackson Volunteer Fire Department's annual banquet on Saturday, June
5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Goldsworth first began with the West Sayville Fire
Department in July of 1940, serving there until August of 1953; he then
joined the Bohemia Fire Department from 1953-1969, serving as Chief from
1959-1961; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Goldsworth has served the Hopkinton-Ft. Jackson Volun-
teer Fire Department since 1969; he has served as Secretary, 3rd Assist-
ant Chief, and Chief; in addition, he is the first recipient of the 1979
Hopkinton Fireman of the Year, and was also the 2001 St. Lawrence Coun-
ty Fireman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Goldsworth actively responds to most calls; he has
recently been appointed Fire Commissioner of Hopkinton's first Fire
District; 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; Gerald
Goldsworth is such a firefighter; throughout 70 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 Gerald Goldsworth for 70 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerald Goldsworth.