[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 64 (Thursday, April 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E807-E808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


TRIBUTE HONORING THE MARBLEHEAD, OHIO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE 
                   OCCASION OF THEIR CENTENNIAL YEAR

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to an outstanding organization located in Ohio's Fifth 
Congressional District. This year, the Volunteer Fire Department of the 
Village of Marblehead, OH, celebrates it centennial.
  The village of Marblehead is a community renowned for its civic pride 
and commitment to 
[[Page E808]] service. Located along the shores of Lake Erie, it has 
been a favorite with tourists for decades. The department was created 
when the mayor appointed a committee to purchase three fire 
extinguishers to be placed at various locations throughout the village. 
It is still a volunteer department, but the equipment has grown from 
three extinguishers to three pumpers, a rescue truck, and three 
ambulances.
  The present fire chief is Harold Zura, a 25-year fire department 
veteran, with two assistant chiefs, Jim Lucas and Russel Zura. 
Marblehead was the first fire department in Ottawa County to begin 
ambulance service and now has a full-time paramedic/firefighter and 
several emergency medical technicians, in addition to well-trained 
firefighters. Throughout its history there has never been a lack of 
enthusiasm or labor for its many services.
  Anniversaries are a time to reflect upon a steadfast tradition of 
service. They are also a time to look toward new horizons. The fire 
department has made it its responsibility to serve those in need by 
keeping pace with the ever increasing challenges facing residents.
  Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the community and the members of the 
department have greatly benefited from the effort that was started in 
1885. I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
achievements of the Marblehead Fire Department and encourage its 
volunteers to continue to uphold what has become the standard for 
excellence in Ohio.


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