Assembly Resolution No. 865
BY: M. of A. Buttenschon
HONORING Chief Ronald V. Gatto upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition after 50
years of dedicated service to the Village of
Frankfort 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 Chief Ronald
V. Gatto upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of dedicated service to the Village of Frankfort Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, A 1957 graduate of Frankfort-Schuyler High School, Ronald
V. Gatto went on to proudly serve his country as a member the United
States Army and the Army Reserves until 1968, achieving the rank of Army
Staff Sergeant (E6); and
WHEREAS, Chief Ronald V. Gatto has held several leadership positions
within the Village of Frankfort Fire Department, including numerous line
officer positions and the Office of Fire Chief in 1986 and 1987; and
WHEREAS, An asset to his community, Chief Ronald V. Gatto also held
countywide titles, including President of the Herkimer County Fireman's
Association from 1996-1997; and
WHEREAS, Chief Ronald V. Gatto was presented with the Excellence in
Service award in 2018, for his devotion and dedication to both his
department and his community; and
WHEREAS, Ronald V. Gatto is the proud owner of one of Frankfort's
oldest businesses, Ron's Service Station, which was established in 1963;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, this extraordinary man donated his time to
serve as a coach for Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Football; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lucille, and their
two sons, Ronald and Donald, who have all shown him love and support and
rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Firefighters unwaveringly serve our great State with pride,
valor, and integrity; these respected volunteers 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;
Ronald V. Gatto is one such 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chief Ronald V. Gatto upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Village
of Frankfort Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chief Ronald V. Gatto.