[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1003-E1004]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CORINTH, NY EMERGENCY SQUAD CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 1996

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I have always been partial to the charm and 
character of small towns and small town people. That's why I travel 
home to my congressional district every weekend, to see the picturesque 
towns and scenery that marks the 22d district of New York. The town of 
Corinth, NY is certainly no exception.
  The traits which make me most fond of such communities is the 
undeniable camaraderie which exists among neighbors. Looking out for 
one another and the needs of the community make places like Corinth 
great places to live and raise a family. This concept of community 
service is exemplified by the devoted service of the Corinth Emergency 
Squad. For 50 years now, this organization has provided critical 
services for the citizens on a volunteer basis. As a former volunteer 
fireman, I understand, and appreciate, the commitment required to 
perform such vital public duties.
  It has become all too seldom that you see fellow citizens put 
themselves in harms way for the sake of another. While almost all 
things have changed over the years, thankfully for the residents of 
Corinth, the members of their emergency squad continue to selflessly 
perform their duty without remiss. I can't say enough about the 
countless lives they have saved by doing so over the course of their 50 
year history.
  That's why I am so glad to have this opportunity to pay tribute to 
this emergency squad. And for that matter, the residents of Corinth 
will have the opportunity to show their appreciation at a picnic 
marking this momentous occasion this Sunday, June 9, 1996.

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  Mr. Speaker, I have always been one to judge people by how much they 
give back to their community. On that scale, the members of the Corinth 
Emergency Squad, both past and present, are truly great Americans. I am 
proud of this organization because it typifies the spirit of 
volunteerism which has been such a central part of American life. We 
would all do well to emulate the service of the men and women who 
comprise the Emergency Squad in Corinth. To that end, it is with a 
sense of pride, Mr. Speaker, that I ask all Members to join me in 
paying tribute to the Corinth Emergency Squad on the occasion of their 
50th anniversary.

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