[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 126 (Tuesday, August 1, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11124-S11125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 THE ROUGH AND READY ENGINE CO., NO. 5

 Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I 
rise today to pay tribute to the Rough and Ready Engine Co., No. 5 of 
Warren, RI on the occasion of its 50th annual clambake, which will 
occur on August 6, 1995.
  Declared ``Rough and Ready Clambake Day'' by the Warren Town Council, 
this day commemorates both the professional and charitable work of the 
Roughs, as they have been fondly nicknamed by the town. Part of the 
fire company's charter ``* * * To assist in the extinguishing of fires, 
the protection of life and property and to enhance the general welfare 
of the community * * *'' is also the Roughs' motto.
  The Rough and Ready Clambake commemorates 50 years of charitable work 
with the State of Rhode Island. In 1994 and 1995, over 10 organizations 
and charitable institutions within the community have benefited from 
donations totaling over $3,000. The Roughs have sponsored a Little 
League baseball team and a youth soccer team. Three residents of Warren 
were given the opportunity to attend Camp Stonetower, a camp for 
children with mental disabilities. During the Christmas season, the 
Roughs annually prepare dinner baskets for distribution through local 
churches to those in need within the community.
  I ask my colleagues in the Senate to join with me and all Rhode 
Islanders in commending the members of the Rough 

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and Ready Engine Co., No. 5 for their many acts of generosity and good 
will within their community, and in wishing them continued health and 
prosperity.


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