[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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                 TRIBUTE TO DAMASCUS' BERNARD GLADHILL

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bernard 
Gladhill, who was recently honored as the Damascus Volunteer Fire 
Department's only continuous member over its 50 years of service to the 
community.
  Mr. Gladhill has contributed greatly to the success of the Damascus 
department as its elected president, vice president, and director. 
Currently he serves as the senior director and has every intention of 
continuing his work with the department for years to come.
  Since the department opened its doors in 1944, Mr. Gladhill has 
focused his attention on its financial operations. After 50 years of 
raising funds, the department is considered technologically advanced 
and well-endowed.
  Over the years, he has justifiably won praise for his fire-fighting 
capabilities and compassion for the citizens of Damascus. There have 
been no deaths attributed to fires in Damascus, due at least in part to 
fire awareness courses taught by its volunteers.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Gladhill for his 
outstanding dedication and service to his community.

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