LEGISLATIVE, RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Ron Hermanet upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of
dedicated service to the Walworth 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 Ron
Hermanet upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Walworth Fire Department, to
be celebrated at a luncheon in his honor on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at
the Walworth Fire Department in Walworth, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Wayne Central High School, Ron Hermanet worked
as a valuable employee of the DuPont Corporation for 32 years until his
retirement; and
WHEREAS, Ron Hermanet joined the Walworth Fire Department in 1962; and
WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, Ron Hermanet has served the
Walworth Fire Department in numerous capacities including, Treasurer,
President, Assistant Chief, and 23 years as Fire Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Named the 2002 Walworth Fireman of the Year, Ron Hermanet was
instrumental in the improvements made to the fire hall and directed the
purchase of new fire trucks; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Ron Hermanet instituted the Walworth Fire Depart-
ment's service award program as well as the accident and health insur-
ance coverage; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Diane, and their two
sons, Ron Jr., and Richard, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his 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; Ron
Hermanet 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 Ron Hermanet upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Walworth Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ron Hermanet.