LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Wilma J. Hoyt upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
as a member of the Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energy and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Wilma J. Hoyt has generously given not only of her time and
energy but also of her competence, intelligence, and leadership on
behalf of her community for many years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Wilma J. Hoyt upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years
of dedicated service as a member of the Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment Ladies Auxiliary; she was honored at the department's 55th Annual
Installation and Dinner Dance, held at The Fountains at Wallkill Golf
Club in Middletown, New York, on May 6, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department was organized in July
1956 by a group of community residents who saw a need for fire
protection and, around the same time, the Women's Auxiliary was organ-
ized; and
WHEREAS, The Rock Hill Fire District was officially established in
April 1958 after Governor W. Averell Harriman signed a bill into law
establishing its creation and became active on July 1, 1959; and
WHEREAS, Historically, the ladies auxiliary of a volunteer fire compa-
ny has been organized to assist, support, and encourage the fire company
in its good work; it is the aim of the ladies auxiliary to cultivate a
spirit of harmony, to promote sociability and to sustain the esteem and
admiration of the community in which it serves; and
WHEREAS, The Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
carries out these important functions in an exemplary manner, providing
an invaluable service to the department and community; and
WHEREAS, Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department members truly appreciate
the women of the department's Ladies Auxiliary, knowing they will always
be there providing food and refreshments, as well as emotional support,
to them on the scene of emergencies and assisting them on many other
occasions and in many other ways; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to volunteer selflessly, supporting
and assisting the firemen in the provision of fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, Wilma J. Hoyt has willingly and enthusiastically helped the
auxiliary carry out its accepted responsibilities and has contributed
extensively to the awareness and knowledge of her neighbors and friends,
and to the quality of their lives; and
WHEREAS, Through her long and sustained commitment to the Rock Hill
Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Wilma J. Hoyt has exhibited
outstanding service and leadership in her beloved community and has
demonstrably advanced the perception of Rock Hill as a caring and united
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Wilma J. Hoyt upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service as a member of the Rock
Hill Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wilma J. Hoyt.