LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Robert Turcotte upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the West Walworth Volunteer Fire Department

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 Robert
Turcotte upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the West Walworth Volunteer Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, Robert Turcotte joined the West Walworth Volunteer Fire
Department in 1958; he served as Property Clerk from 1960 until 1966,
Secretary in 1967, Vice President in 1968 and 1969, and has served as
Financial Secretary since 1977; and
WHEREAS, With Robert Turcotte throughout have been his wife, Helen,
and three daughters, Roberta, Janice and Judy, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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; Robert
Turcotte 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 Robert Turcotte for 50 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Turcotte.