[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 100 (Tuesday, July 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF EDWARD VARLEY FOR HIS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A FIREMAN

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 1996

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and 
appreciation that I rise today to express my congratulations to Edward 
Varley for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Washington, CT, 
Volunteer Fire Department.
  The Washington Volunteer Fire Department was chartered in 1926 and on 
July 10, 1946, Edward Varley began what was to be the longest service 
of a volunteer fireman the town of Washington has ever had. As the 
first member of the fire department to earn this achievement, Mr. 
Varley deserves our praise and our gratitude for the courage he has 
displayed, putting his life on the line in situations where the risk 
was high. Mr. Varley also served his department as fire chief in 1965-
1966. The community is forever indebted to him for his outstanding 
service throughout the last 50 years. The citizens of Washington can 
rest easier knowing that their homes, businesses, and loved ones are 
safe thanks to thoughtful neighbors like Edward Varley.
  Today, I congratulate Edward Varley for his 50 years of service and I 
commend him on his dedication to his community.

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