[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 80 (Wednesday, June 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  HONORING TWO HEROS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 1994

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to two men who have provided the town of Thomaston, CT, in my district, 
a combined total of 123 years of volunteer service. Charles Glennon and 
Wilfred Gillman have served 63 and 60 years respectively in the 
Thomaston Fire Department protecting the lives of Thomaston's citizens 
from fires and other emergencies.
  Charles Glennon joined the department on April 6, 1931, became a 2d 
lieutenant on January 3, 1994, and moved his way up the ladder, 
eventually becoming chief on January 1, 1969. Wilfred Gillman joined 
the force on November 5, 1934 and was promoted up the ladder to captain 
on January 9, 1950.
  As an all-volunteer force founded in 1884, the Thomaston Fire 
Department should be commended for its proud heritage of community 
service. That Mr. Glennon and Mr. Gillman served over half of the 
department's history, selflessly protecting the community for over six 
decades, serves as a model for all of us in public service.
  I am very pleased to recognize their outstanding achievement as they 
receive commendations from the Thomaston Fire Department for their 
distinguished careers this Saturday, June 25, 1994.

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