[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: February 1, 1994]
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                        THANK YOU, JESSE STADLER

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is with great personal 
pleasure that I recognize the long and distinguished public service 
career of Jesse Stadler.
  Jesse grew up and worked on the farm where the present Mt. Morris 
fire station is located. On December 13, 1993, we gathered on that very 
same ground to pay tribute to this very special man.
  Mr. Stadler began his public service career over 50 years ago, when 
he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. By the time Jesse was 
discharged, he had earned five battle stars and was awarded the Purple 
Heart.
  In 1948, Jesse started his training for the fire service in Mt. 
Morris Township. At that time the department had only one fire truck 
which was housed in his grandfather's barn. During his 45-year career 
as a firefighter, he had held the rank of sergeant and lieutenant.
  It is indeed an honor for me to have the opportunity to recognize an 
individual who has been willing to put his life on the line, for our 
protection, every day for the past 50 years. The people of this 
community are deeply indebted to him. On behalf of my friends in Mt. 
Morris Township, I want to express our deepest gratitude and best 
wishes to him, his lovely wife Phyllis, as well as his five children 
and grandchildren.

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