LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Firefighter Carl Rosenberger upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of
dedicated service to the Hortonville 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 honor Firefighter Carl
Rosenberger upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 60 years of dedicated service to the Hortonville Fire Department;
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, The period around 1956 was a time when many communities
revolved around their local fire department; it was also the year
18-year-old Carl Rosenberger joined the Hortonville Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, A soft spoken gentlemen who leads by example, Carl Rosenber-
ger spent 13 years as Fire Chief; in addition, he has served as the
chairman of the Hortonville Field Day and continues to march in parades
throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and
WHEREAS, 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, Many firefighters have lost their lives to save the lives of
others; each and every day, they face danger and peril without fear and
perform their job with the utmost concern and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Carl Rosenberger's love for his community and for helping
others has kept him a true asset to the Hortonville Fire Department for
six decades; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his loving wife, Kay, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
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; Carl
Rosenberger is such a firefighter; throughout 60 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
honor Firefighter Carl Rosenberger upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the
Hortonville Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Firefighter Carl Rosenberger.