[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1631]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF LYNN ROGERS, PRESIDENT OF THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER 
                         FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 1996

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, as founder and cochairman of 
the Congressional Fire Services Caucus [CFSI], I have had the distinct 
pleasure of traveling across the country and speaking to fire service 
organizations of every kind. In all my journeys, I cannot recall an 
organization that captures the spirit of the American fire services 
like the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association [DVFA].
  At the end of this month, the entire Delaware volunteer fire service 
will assemble at Rehoboth Beach for its second annual conference and 
76th anniversary. The purpose of the event is to reflect on a 
successful year of achievements and look ahead to the challenges facing 
them. There were many achievements which can be attributed to the 
tireless work of DVFA president, Mr. Lynn Rogers.
  Like most volunteer firefighters, Lynn wears many hats. A successful 
businessman, fire chief and family man, Lynn has successfully balanced 
his time to ensure that the things most important to him receive the 
attention they deserve. In addition, he has played an important role 
within the fire service at the national level through his support of 
the Congressional Fire Services Institute.
  To put it simply, Lynn Rogers is the quintessential volunteer. When 
CFSI had 15,000 dinner invitations to stuff, Lynn recruited over 100 
friends and family members from Milton, DE and surrounding communities 
to help with the task. When the institute reserved a ballroom to 
accommodate 2,000 attendees for the Eighth Annual National Fire and 
Emergency Services Dinner, Lynn responded by bringing the largest 
delegation of fire service leaders to the event. And throughout his 
tenure as president of DVFA, Lynn graciously responded to calls for 
assistance, gladly providing whatever help he could to CFSI.
  When my Delaware colleagues speak of their fire service as the 
State's third political party, they do so out of respect and admiration 
for the men and women who contribute their time and energy to public 
safety. I hold them in the same high esteem, and offer my 
congratulations to Lynn Rogers, the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's 
Association and the Ladies Auxiliary for a successful year.

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