[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 40 (Monday, March 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO THE JAMESPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 15, 1999

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this hallowed chamber to pay 
tribute to the Jamesport Fire Department and to join the volunteer 
firefighters, emergency medical personnel and grateful people of this 
Long Island community as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 
fire department's founding.
  I would like to tell my colleagues about Jamesport, a special place 
where neighbors look out for neighbors and every resident possesses a 
special pride in their hometown. In a service that exemplifies selfless 
heroism, the men and women of the Jamesport Fire Department perform 
above and beyond the call of duty each and every day. Compensated only 
by the satisfaction that their efforts surely save lives and protect 
property, these volunteers have answered every alarm for 50 years. I am 
proud and honored to count these brave firefighters among my friends 
and neighbors.
  Moreover, I am proud to join with the Jamesport Fire Department in 
honoring five charter members for their 50 years of faithful service. 
Since 1949 these men have answered the siren's call whenever a fire or 
other peril threatened a member of the Jamesport community. Herbert 
Fleischman has served as 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., Captain, 2nd Asst. Chief, 
1st Asst. Chief and Chief. Walter Rolle has served as 2nd Lt., 1st Lt. 
and Captain. Raymond Zaleski has served as 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., Captain 
and a Fire Commissioner. Stanley Zaweski has served as 2nd Lt., 1st Lt. 
and Captain. And John Ziemacki has served as 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., Captain, 
1st Asst. Chief, Chief, Fire Commissioner and was chosen Fireman of the 
Year in 1973. Time and again these brave men joined their comrades as 
they hastened to the scene, placing themselves in harm's way to aid 
another human being in danger, regardless of whether it be a friend, 
neighbor or stranger.
  Demonstrating that true heroes are created over a lifetime of 
selfless acts and service to their God, family and country, these brave 
men of the Jamesport Fire Department are perfect role models for every 
volunteer firefighter who will come after them. They truly reflect the 
outstanding work of the Jamesport Fire Department and its commitment to 
training and service that keep their neighbors, friends and even their 
own children safe and secure. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I ask my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me on this 50th 
anniversary in saluting the courageous, devoted volunteers of the 
Jamesport Fire Department. May God keep them safe as they have worked 
to keep safe the Jamesport community.

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