[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

 Ms. Moseley-Braun. Mr. President, it is my distinct pleasure 
to bring to the attention of the Senate the achievements of one of the 
Nation's most accomplished firefighting districts.
  The Countryside Fire Protection District, in my home state of 
Illinois, has recently received accreditation from the Commission on 
Fire on Accreditation International. The Countryside Fire Protection 
District, serving the towns of Hawthorn Woods, Indian Creek, Long 
Grove, Vernon Hills and portions of unincorporated Lake County, was the 
first district in the world to be awarded this prestigious mark of 
firefighting quality and excellence. The Village of Long Grove, the 
Lake County Board and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall 
have since recognized this important achievement.
  The Commission on Fire Accreditation International, created by the 
International Association of Fire Chiefs and the International City/
County Manager Association, is a non-profit trust organization 
dedicated to the quality and improvement of fire and emergency service 
agencies. The Commission offers accreditation for local firefighting 
districts after a comprehensive evaluation. Accreditation is awarded 
if, among other qualifications, a district's firefighting program is 
broad, rigorous, contemporary and adaptive. The Countryside Fire 
Protection District, under the exemplary leadership of Chief A. Lewis 
Landry, has demonstrated those standards and continues to be a model 
for both this Nation and the international firefighting community to 
follow.
  As a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I am deeply 
impressed by the caliber of services that the Countryside Fire 
Protection District Provides. With admirable distinction, Chief Landry 
and the fire fighters of his district have gallantly protected their 
district from the perils of disaster, ensuring the safety of their 
fellow citizens. I congratulate the members of the Countryside Fire 
Protection District on this momentous achievement, and I extend my 
gratitude to you for your selfless dedication to the safety of your 
community and your neighbors.

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