[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 130 (Thursday, September 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1854-E1855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 77TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER 
                         FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 1997

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the fine work 
of an outstanding,

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dedicated, and caring group of Delawareans: The Delaware Volunteer 
Fireman's Association. For myself, and on behalf of the citizens of the 
First State, I would like to thank them for their tireless service.
  This weekend in Rehoboth Beach, firefighters from all across Delaware 
will gather and celebrate their 77 years of outstanding leadership and 
unselfish devotion to their communities and State. These dedicated men 
and women train in preventing and fighting fires and perform emergency 
medical services for our citizens. It is because of this training and 
commitment that Delaware's volunteer fire and emergency medical 
services are ranked as one of the best in the country. This type of 
commitment to public service is uncommon among individuals.
  I commend these volunteers for their exemplary record of public and 
community assistance. They are truly a model for all of us who serve in 
public life. Their commitment to the cause of volunteer firefighters 
will find a permanent place in the Delaware volunteer fire service 
history. As the Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association and Ladies 
Auxiliary gather to celebrate its 77th anniversary of leadership and 
service, I hope they will realize how deeply their efforts are 
appreciated

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