LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the
Worcester Hose Company

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 125th Anni-
versary of the Worcester Hose Company and to honor its past and present
firefighting members for 125 years of fire protection to the citizens of
Worcester and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, The recognition of this occasion will occur in two events;
the first being the annual awards banquet on Saturday, May 5, 2012, and
the second event will be held in conjunction with the Otsego County
Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Worcester-Schenevus Rotary on
Saturday, August 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Fire departments are an integral part of community protection
services in every locality of our State; during the past 125 years, the
courageous and devoted firefighters of Worcester Hose Company have vali-
antly responded to all types of fire emergencies and have won the praise
and respect of the community which they serve; and
WHEREAS, With a membership of dedicated firefighters, the record of
Worcester Hose Company in public service and fire protection is one to
be envied; for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year, for 125 years, when-
ever the alarm sounded, these noble volunteers left their homes and went
to the aid of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS, The brave firefighters of the Worcester Hose Company are
prepared to risk their lives every day to help save the lives of others
and to protect homes and property from the destruction caused by fire;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to the skill and devoted service demonstrated by
individual firefighters, the Worcester Hose Company reflects the history
and development of firefighting over the past 125 years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we should give
special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment
of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works
performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State,
their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
proudly commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Worcester Hose Company;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Worcester Hose Company.