Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Civic Engagement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Horsham honors Michael Duca for nearly three decades of volunteer service
Summary
Horsham Township recognized Michael Duca for about 29 years of volunteer service with the Horsham Fire Company. Officials read a proclamation and colleagues described his leadership roles, including vice president and fire police captain; Duca gave brief remarks thanking council and colleagues.
Horsham Township Council recognized Michael Duca with a proclamation honoring nearly 29 years of volunteer service to the Horsham Fire Company.
Council members and emergency services colleagues praised Duca’s long volunteer record and community involvement. Speakers noted his roles with the fire company—vice president for 27 years, captain of fire police, chaplain—and his involvement with the Horsham Soccer Association, Knights of Columbus, and St. Catherine of Sienna parish. The proclamation read into the record summarized Duca’s biography and service.
Several colleagues offered brief tributes. A relief-association representative thanked Duca for organizing audits and keeping relief funds running; a deputy chief and other emergency-services leaders described many late-night responses they handled together and expressed personal thanks.
Duca spoke briefly and thanked council and staff. He said his dedication stems from a personal promise: "I made a promise to myself when I was about 17 years old that no one if they were in need would ever not have the help they need and I will keep that till the day I leave this earth." He praised the fire company and urged colleagues to "stay safe and be careful out there."
Council members and attendees took photos following the presentation.
The recognition is ceremonial; no action items or votes were recorded on the proclamation beyond the reading and remarks.
