[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 31 (Thursday, February 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      150 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 1995
  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday, February 18, 1995 marks the 
150th Annual Greenport Fire Department Celebration. Eastern Long Island 
is proud of the many years of dedicated service by the 190 volunteers 
of the Greenport Fire Department, and it is an honor to tell my 
colleagues in the House about their big day on Saturday. These 
volunteers are the essence of good citizenship, ready with a helping 
hand no matter how large the task. Organized in 1845, the department 
was formed after incorporation of the Village of Greenport and it 
represents all that is good about Greenport. Today, it is always on 
call for fires and local disasters. Since the village of Greenport is a 
waterfront community, the men and women of the department are also well 
skilled at emergency evacuation. Their selfless work as volunteers has 
been the backbone of the entire community. The department has held an 
annual celebration for 150 years, and it includes the inspection of 
members and equipment, parade, tournament, and firemen's ball.
  I take this opportunity to salute the wonderful volunteers of the 
Greenport Fire Department and extend the respect of the whole 
community.


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