LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bette Humann upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service
to the Hicksville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Bette Humann
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the Hicksville Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary, to be celebrated at its Annual Inspection and Installation
Dinner on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington,
Melville, New York; 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 members of this worthy organization provide nourishment
to firefighters during emergency incidents, and are always ready to
support and fulfill the needs of the fire department; Bette Humann is
one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Bette Humann and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hicksville Fire
Department have carried out these important functions in an exemplary
manner, providing an invaluable service to the fire department and
community; 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 firefighters in the provision of fire protection and
prevention; and
WHEREAS, Bette Humann is deserving of the highest commendation of this
Legislative Body for her commitment to the Hicksville Fire Department,
as she has helped to advance the perception of Hicksville as a caring
and united community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bette Humann upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Hicksville Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bette Humann.