[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 37 (Friday, March 27, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E500]
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             HONORING THE MIDLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Midland 
Volunteer Fire Department of Beaver County. The fire department was 
recently named to the Pennsylvania Fire Services Institute's 100 Year 
Honor Roll. This honor roll commemorates fire departments with more 
than a century of service. I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the volunteers, both past and present, for more than 100 
years of public service to their community.
  The Midland Volunteer Fire Department is made up of individuals who 
risk their lives in the service of their fellow citizens. The 
volunteers have other concerns in their lives including their careers 
and their families. However, when the emergency call sounds, the 
members of the Midland Volunteer Fire Department put their own lives on 
hold to provide safety and emergency services to the citizens of 
Midland. They provide an invaluable service to the entire community.
  On behalf of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, I would 
like to wish the Midland Volunteer Fire Department many more years of 
successful public service. They have protected the lives of the 
families, the property, and the spirit of their community with honor 
and dignity. I ask you and all members to join me in a special salute 
to the Midland Volunteer Fire Department.

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