[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN

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                         HON. STEVE R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 1997

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute a man who devoted 
his life to serving his community. Michael W. McLaughlin served as a 
firefighter for almost 12 years in the towns of Edgewater and Fort Lee 
before joining the Ridgefield volunteer fire department where he served 
as the department's chief secretary. He was also a member of the U.S. 
Disaster Response Team and the East Bergen Mutual Aid. He was recently 
honored at the 16th annual National Firefighters Memorial Service on 
October 5, 1997.
  Michael McLaughlin zealously embraced the idea of community service 
by devoting so much of his time to his neighbors and families. He was a 
member of just about every committee in the fire department and he was 
always ready to help his fellow firefighters in any way possible.
  It was his unique concern and compassion for others that set the life 
of Michael McLaughlin apart. And it is from the concern and compassion 
for others where we must look for guidance and direction in our own 
lives. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in saluting this fallen 
American hero.

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