[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PATCHOGUE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 23, 1995
  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Patchogue 
Fire Department on 115 years of excellent service to the residents of 
the village of Patchogue and the East Patchogue Fire Protection 
District. I would like to extend my applause to the Southern New York 
Volunteer Firemen's Association on celebrating the 100th anniversary of 
their convention.
  The Patchogue Fire Department has established a tradition as one of 
the oldest and finest fire departments in New York. The firemen of 
Patchogue are among the best trained and bravest fire fighters in New 
York as well. These firemen regularly risk their lives to protect and 
serve the people of Patchogue. Upon examining their impeccable service 
record, it is no surprise that the Patchogue Fire Department has been 
protecting the village of Patchogue so well for 115 years.
  On Friday, June 9, 1995, the men and women of the Patchogue Fire 
Department will celebrate at the 100th Annual Convention of the 
Southern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association. This association, 
which represents the volunteer and exempt firemen of the nine southern 
counties, stands as evidence that New York does in fact have among the 
best firemen in the Nation.


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