[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 17, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE NEWBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF THEIR FIFTIETH 
                                BIRTHDAY

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, July 5, 1998, is a great day for 
Vermont as we celebrate the fiftieth birthday of the Newbrook Fire 
Department. On behalf of all Vermonters, I want to wish the department 
a very happy birthday.
  For a half-century, the volunteers at Newbrook's Fire Department have 
donated their time to provide fire protection to Vermonters living in 
the lower West River Valley area. These volunteers continually risk 
their lives to protect the welfare of others. The Newbrook Fire 
Department also responds to medical emergencies and, through the years, 
has earned the reputation as one of Vermont's most efficient volunteer 
response teams. This is truly admirable. I applaud such dedication and 
have the utmost respect for Newbrooks' courageous volunteers.
  The Newbrook Fire Department is a vital part of the Newbrook 
community and its surrounding areas. For fifty years, the Department 
has given prompt and reliable service to people in the most distressing 
situations. It gives me great pleasure to recognize today fifty years 
of service and achievement of the Newbrook Fire Department and, more 
importantly, the volunteers who support it.

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