[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4563]
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                  CONGRESSIONAL FIRE SERVICE INSTITUTE

 Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
significant efforts of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, 
including those of Executive Director Bill Webb and others, in 
organizing the Eighth Annual National Fire and Emergency Services 
Dinner last night. Due to the tireless commitment of CFSI, this 
terrific event provided a highly appropriate opportunity to honor and 
thank the men and women of the fire service who risk their own lives 
every day to protect the lives and property of others.
  In the 8 years since its inception, the annual dinner has grown 
beyond expectations, attracting an increasingly large number of friends 
and members of the fire service from across the country. It has 
attracted scores of dignitaries over the past 8 years including 
President Clinton who spoke at last year's dinner. Last night's program 
featured Vice-President Al Gore and majority leader Dole and a number 
of Congressional Caucus members from both sides of the aisle 
demonstrating a continued bipartisan commitment and expression of 
gratitude to the fire service.
  Mr. President, I am pleased to have this opportunity to commend the 
Congressional Fire Institute for its efforts in promoting fire related 
issues and in honoring the men and women of the fire service in a way 
that reflects the grace and valor with which they protect us 
all.

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