LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Herbert F. Faurote, the
longest serving fire chief in the State of New York, distinguished citi-
zen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Herbert F. Faurote, Chief of the Bloomington Fire Department
for the past 45 years, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at the age of
82; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 19, 1928, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Herbert F.
Faurote was the son of the late Hubert and Dorothy Griffen Faurote; and
WHEREAS, Herbert F. Faurote distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong area resident, Herbert F. Faurote was employed as
auto parts sales manager for the H.F. King Corp. in Kingston for 42
years prior to his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Herbert F. Faurote's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Herbert F. Faurote began his fire service career joining the
Bloomington Fire Department in 1961, working his way through the ranks
and becoming chief on January 1, 1965, a position he held until his
death; and
WHEREAS, He also served the department as past president and past
treasurer and was serving as deputy fire coordinator for Ulster County
at the time of his death; and
WHEREAS, Herbert F. Faurote was a member of the Ulster County Fire
Chief's Association, Ulster County Fireman's Association, New York State
Association of Fire Coordinators, the Ulster County Fire Advisory Board
and the Town of Rosendale Volunteer Fireman's Association; and
WHEREAS, Herbert F. Faurote was a veteran of the United States Navy
and served in the United States Naval Reserve Unit in Poughkeepsie for
38 years, retiring as chief petty officer in 1987; and
WHEREAS, He was serving as president of the Bloomingdale Cemetery
Association and was a former deacon of the United Reformed Church of
Rosendale; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Hubert and Dorothy Griffen
Faurote and one brother, Lloyd, Herbert F. Faurote is survived by his
wife of 63 years, Rose M. Smith Faurote; one daughter, Mary Lou
Faurote-Fuggazi; his niece whom he raised, Paulette Romano; a sister,
Betty Jean Stagg; three brothers, Robert, Walter and Richard; and a
granddaughter, a great-granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cous-
ins as well as his large family of firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Herbert F. Faurote leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Herbert F. Faurote, the longest serving fire chief in
the State of New York, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Herbert F. Faurote.