HJ801: Commending Ernest Allen Talbert.

WHEREAS, Ernest (Bill) Allen Talbert of Dillwyn in Buckingham County is commended for his longtime service as a volunteer firefighter; and

WHEREAS, a well-regarded and dedicated individual, Bill Talbert has generously given his time and talents to his community for over 50 years as a volunteer firefighter; and

WHEREAS, volunteer firefighters play a vital role in protecting and safeguarding the citizens of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, hard-working and committed individuals, volunteer firefighters respond to emergency calls, battle fires in homes and outdoors, and provide public education on how to prevent fires; and

WHEREAS, Bill Talbert served 15 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department, which provides service to the citizens of Appomattox County; and

WHEREAS, a visionary man, Bill Talbert saw the need for expanded fire services in Buckingham County and became a charter member of the Toga Fire Department, which was formed in 1972; and

WHEREAS, a caring and responsible citizen, Bill Talbert has served with the Toga Fire Department for 36 years; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to his community, Bill Talbert has worked hard for over half a century to protect and care for the citizens of Buckingham and Appomattox Counties; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend Ernest Allen Talbert, a fine public servant and outstanding Virginian; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ernest Allen Talbert as an expression of the General Assembly’s gratitude and respect for his decades of service to Buckingham and Appomattox Counties.

WHEREAS, Ernest (Bill) Allen Talbert of Dillwyn in Buckingham County is commended for his long-time service as a volunteer firefighter; and

WHEREAS, a well-regarded and dedicated individual, Bill Talbert has generously given his time and talents to his community for over 50 years as a volunteer firefighter; and

WHEREAS, volunteer firefighters play a vital role in protecting and safeguarding the citizens of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, hard-working and committed individuals, volunteer firefighters respond to emergency calls, battle fires in homes and outdoors, and provide public education on how to prevent fires; and

WHEREAS, Bill Talbert served 15 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department, which provides service to the citizens of Appomattox County; and

WHEREAS, a visionary man, Bill Talbert saw the need for expanded fire services in Buckingham County and became a charter member of the Toga Fire Department, which was formed in 1972; and

WHEREAS, a caring and responsible citizen, Bill Talbert has served with the Toga Fire Department for 36 years; and

WHEREAS, dedicated to his community, Bill Talbert has worked hard for over half a century to protect and care for the citizens of Buckingham and Appomattox Counties; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend Ernest Allen Talbert, a fine public servant and outstanding Virginian; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ernest Allen Talbert as an expression of the General Assemblys gratitude and respect for his decades of service to Buckingham and Appomattox Counties.