[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1942]
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                       HONORING ROBERT WASKIEWICZ

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                          HON. STEVE GUNDERSON

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 1995

  Mr. GUNDERSON. Mr. Speaker, on this day we honor those firefighters 
who in 1994 gave the ultimate sacrifice to their communities. Robert 
Waskiewicz, a husband and father of two, served the Augusta-Bridge 
Creek Fire Department and was killed while fighting an out of control 
brush fire. His dedication to his job, his family, and his department 
should not be forgotten. His wife, Sondra, and his sons, Patrick and 
Charley, can be proud of Robert's bravery and service. His death should 
be a reminder of the importance of our firefighters and that on a daily 
basis they put their lives in danger for all of us.
  One hundred firefighters died in 1994. Roughly 1 million outdoor 
fires were started in 1994, like the one in which Robert died. Even one 
death is one too many, and we must do everything possible to reduce the 
number of fires and the resulting civilian and firefighter deaths.
  My condolences to Robert's family and all of the other firefighters 
who died in 1994.

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