[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        TRIBUTE TO RETIREES OF STERLING HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 1994

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, September 23, I will be privileged 
to be in attendance as the Sterling Heights Fire Fighters Union Local 
No. 1557 honors its 1994 retirees.
  The nine firefighters to be honored at the annual dinner-dance of 
Local No. 1557 have over 235 years of firefighting experience between 
them. These individuals include captains, battalion chiefs, 
lieutenants, fire chiefs and an ALS coordinator.
  Many of these gentlemen have received letters of commendation for 
acts of heroism and actions above and beyond the call of duty.
  All of them have earned the appreciation and respect of their 
community. Repeatedly over the part three decades, each of them has 
unselfishly risked his life to protect the safety and property of 
Sterling Heights' residents. For this dedication, and uncommon valor, I 
join my neighbors in saluting them on the occasion of their retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, I mention each individual firefighter's name and years 
of service today so that all Americans will know of their tremendous 
contribution and commitment to the people of Sterling Heights and 
surrounding communities.
  Captian Warden Asher, hired as a fireman on September 26, 1969.
  Captain Irving R. Droste, hired as a fireman on September 27, 1965.
  Fire Chief Kenneth L. Durham, hired as a fireman of August 23, 1971.
  Lieutenant James Hasse, hired as a fireman on August 23, 1971.
  ALS Coordinator Frank Kaczmarek, hired as a fireman on August 23, 
1971.
  Captain William L. Konas, hired as a fireman on September 26, 1969.
  Captain Reynold Dean Meisegeier, hired as a fireman on September 17, 
1966.
  Battalion Chief Stanley Poterek, hired as a fireman on June 1, 1964.
  Lieutenant William Tepper, hired as a fireman on August 3, 1969.
  Mr. Speaker, I pay tribute to these gentlemen and will be extremely 
honored to be in attendance as their families and peers salute them.

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