Senate Resolution No. 587

BY: Senator STEC

HONORING Firefighter Cameron Herdman upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Constable
Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our noble volunteer firefighters who exhibit courage and
bravery every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters exemplify the power of human
compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of
the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless
dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great
country; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Firefighter
Cameron Herdman upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Constable
Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Cameron Herdman has served with distinction as a member of
the Constable Volunteer Fire Department since 1974, demonstrating his
exceptional dedication to the safety and well-being of his community for
50 years; and

WHEREAS, Cameron Herdman has consistently demonstrated a level of
commitment, dedication, integrity, and professionalism which truly
exemplifies excellence in the volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his remarkable tenure, Cameron Herdman has
demonstrated outstanding commitment as a dedicated firefighter,
responding to countless emergency calls and protecting his community
with courage and skill, an active committee member, serving on numerous
committees and contributing his expertise to various aspects of
department operations, and a mentor to fellow firefighters, sharing his
extensive knowledge and experience gained over five decades of service;
and

WHEREAS, Cameron Herdman's 50 years of service represent countless
hours of emergency response, training exercises, committee work, and
unwavering dedication to public safety; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected firefighters are often the first
to respond to an emergency, whether the emergency is a fire,
transportation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical
crisis, or spill of hazardous materials; 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;
Cameron Herdman 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; and

WHEREAS, Cameron Herdman's half-century of service has made a
lasting impact on the Constable Volunteer Fire Department and the
community it served; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Firefighter Cameron Herdman upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the
Constable Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Firefighter Cameron Herdman.