LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Firefighter William B. Honey for 70
years of service to the Randolph Fire Company, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and acknowl-
edge the dedicated service, courage and bravery of those members of
volunteer fire departments in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Firefighter William B. Honey for his 70 years of service to the Randolph
Fire Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout
the Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the ardu-
ous 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 State's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; 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; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated volunteer firefighter has served as a member
of Randolph Fire Company, Inc. for 70 years; he joined the company on
October 5, 1942, and was assigned to Hose Company No. 2; and
WHEREAS, William B. Honey has served Randolph Fire Company, Inc. as
Company Secretary, Chief, Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors,
Treasurer, President, Chaplain, Captain of Hose No. 1, Second Lieutenant
of Hose No. 1 and First Lieutenant of Hose No. 1; he also has served on
numerous committees for the Company and has served as the Company's
delegate to regional firefighters' associations; and
WHEREAS, William B. Honey's dedication to his service as a firefighter
has been recognized through numerous awards, including the WNYVFA
Service Award, the Special Service Award from Randolph Emergency Rescue
Squad, the Western Region EMS Award, the SAVF Service Award, Life
Membership in the Randolph Fire Company, and a Meritorious Service Award
from the Western New York Volunteer Firemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly honor
the heroic good work performed by volunteer firefighters in this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Firefighter William B. Honey for 70 years of dedicated service to
the Randolph Fire Company, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William B. Honey.