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Judge Flener Recognizes Firefighters

Left to right, Ronald Givens, Chief Brian Hope, Steven Wayne Johnson and Isaac Nesmith, Morgantown; Judge Flener; Robbie O’Neal, Rochester; Chief J.B. Miller and Ken Tomes, Fourth District; Allen Smith, Rochester; and Charlie Tomes, Emergency Management Director.

Firefighters in Butler County were recognized May 5 with the signing of a proclamation by Judge-Executive Timothy Flener in honor of International Firefighters’ Day. Attending the signing were current and former firefighters and emergency personnel: Left to right, Ronald Givens, Chief Brian Hope, Steven Wayne Johnson and Isaac Nesmith, Morgantown; Judge Flener; Robbie O’Neal, Rochester; Chief J.B. Miller and Ken Tomes, Fourth District; Allen Smith, Rochester; and Charlie Tomes, Emergency Management Director. Other fire departments in the county are Second District and Fifth District. Deborah Taylor Givens and Deborah Rose Worley, both former members of the Morgantown Volunteer Fire Department, are working as representatives of the Butler County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to research the history of volunteer firefighters and departments in the county along with identifying and recognizing former and current members for their service.

PROCLAMATION

INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY

MAY 5, 2023

WHEREAS, International Firefighters’ Day was established in 1999 to remember those firefighters worldwide lost in the line of duty protecting the safety of us all; and

WHEREAS, the role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defense force, aviation, motorsport or other, is one of dedication, commitment and sacrifice – no matter what country they reside and work in; and

WHEREAS, International Firefighters’ Day recognizes those firefighters who have served their communities for most of their lives, and those who have served for just a few short years. They set themselves apart as model citizens, setting a fine example in their communities with their willingness and dedication; and

WHEREAS, hailing from all walks of life, they are our mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors, and friends. They protect us without wanting of recognition or reward, in our time of need they are there with courage, compassion and loyalty. They are the essence of the true meaning of community.

THEREFORE, I, Timothy Flener, Judge-Executive of Butler County, Kentucky, do hereby encourage all citizens to recognize not only our local firefighters but those worldwide on May 5, 2023, and year round for their courage, selfless service, and sacrifice.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Butler County, Kentucky this the 5th Day of May, 2023.

Timothy Flener, Butler County Judge-Executive

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