[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 132 (Monday, September 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1837]
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 TO HONOR LOUIS FRANCO, SR. FOR 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO THE 
                          LODI FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. STEVE R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 1998

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man, Mr. Louis 
Franco, Sr., who has dedicated 50 years of his life to the Lodi, New 
Jersey Fire Department. This gentleman has tirelessly given to his 
community in serving the residents of Lodi, New Jersey. Mr. Franco 
began volunteering with Hose Company #2 as a young man. Year after 
year, he continued to serve the community of Lodi as a fireman. Such 
nobility, such commitment, such dedication, should be recognized and 
applauded at the highest levels. On behalf of the residents of Lodi, I 
commend Louis Franco, Sr. for his exemplary work.
  Louis Franco, Sr. was born in Lodi on September 9, 1926. At the age 
of 22, Louis joined the Lodi Volunteer Fire Department. He has held 
many honorable positions during his 50 years of service. With time, his 
leadership evolved and he was elected to the offices of Lieutenant and 
Captain of Hose Company #2. Louis became Fire Chief in 1967, and he 
twice held the office of President. For the past thirty years, Louis 
has also been President of the Lodi Fireman's Relief Association. 
Additionally, he has been a lifetime member of the following 
organizations: the New Jersey State Fireman's Association, the New 
Jersey State Exempt Fireman's Association, the South Bergen Fire 
Chief's Mutual Aid Association, along with the New Jersey and New York 
Fireman's Association. He also holds a membership in the New Jersey 
State Fire Chief's Association and the Passaic-Bergen Firemen's League.
  Louis has been married for 45 years to his lovely wife, Marie. He is 
also the proud father of three children: Emilia Franco-Duffy of Fair 
Lawn, Frank Salvatore of Virginia, and Louis Charles, a Lodi Police 
Officer. Louis and Marie are both proud grandparents to three 
grandchildren. Today, I also commend Louis for being a beloved husband, 
father, and grandfather.
  I am proud to honor Mr. Louis Franco for his dedicated service to our 
community. Louis is a model citizen and I feel privileged to share 
these words about his steadfast dedication for 50 years in the Lodi 
Fire Department.

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