[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 11, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 11, 1994]
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   COXSACKIE HOSE COMPANY NO. 3 CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF FIREFIGHTING

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 1994

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, the 22d Congressional District of New York 
is primarily rural, and like many rural districts in America, much if 
its fire protection comes from volunteer fire companies.
  I would like to say a few words today about one of those companies, 
Coxsackie Hose Co. No. 3, which in 1994 is celebrating its 100th year 
of providing excellent fire protection to its neighbors.
  I was a volunteer fireman myself for over 20 years in my hometown of 
Queensbury, NY. My fellow firefighters came from every walk of life and 
income level. What they had in common with each other and with 
volunteer firefighters across the Nation was a desire to serve the 
community. And serve, they have indeed. In New York alone volunteer 
firefighters save countless lives and billions of dollars worth of 
property every year.
  Like their counterparts elsewhere, Coxsackie's take advantage of 
every opportunity to upgrade their skills. They are well trained, 
totally dedicated, and completely selfless in their responses to fire 
alarms. After all, Mr. Speaker, we are talking about accountants and 
doctors and clerks and teachers and farmers, you name it. But no matter 
what the hour or weather or interruption, they drop what they are 
doing, leave the comfort of their homes or workplaces, and come to the 
aid of their neighbors. There is nothing more all-American.
  Coxsackie Hose Co. No. 3's long service, among other things, caused 
it to be chosen to host the 106th Greene County Firemen's Convention in 
September.
  I would call it an appropriate choice, and I think it would also be 
appropriate for everyone to join me in commemorating Coxsackie Hose Co. 
No. 3 as it begins its second century of outstanding service.

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