[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2349]
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     RECOGNITION OF THE NEWPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 1995

  Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Newport Fire Department--Station No. 5. Located in the heart of 
historic Newport, RI, Station 5 recently celebrated its Centennial 
anniversary with a weekend full of festivities.
  Station 5 traces its roots back to 1794, when Company 5 was founded. 
During those days the Station was based on the corner of Spring and 
Mary Streets. Throughout the next 100 years, the Company would move two 
times before building its current home on West Marlborough Street. The 
West Marlborough Street location was dedicated on December 7, 1895, 
making it the oldest continually operated fire station in the city.
  Included in the Centennial celebration was a dinner honoring the 
station and past members. During the celebration the same menu was 
served as the original dedication ceremony 100 years ago.
  It is my pleasure to pay tribute today to the years of selfless, 
devoted service that Company 5 has given to the city of Newport.

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