[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 52 (Thursday, April 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
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   100th ANNIVERSARY OF UNIONTOWN HOSE FIRE CO. NO. 2 OF HASTINGS-ON-
                               HUDSON, NY

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 1999

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, on April 18, 1999, the Uniontown Hose Fire 
Company No. 2 in Hastings-on-Hudson will celebrate its 100th 
anniversary.
  Originally incorporated on August 19, 1899, by 30 charter members, 
the company has faithfully served the Hastings community by protecting 
the lives and property of their neighbors for nearly a full century.
  Fire departments are one of our most vital organizations protecting 
the safety of a community and its citizens. Each year, throughout our 
Nation, fire kills over 6,000 people, injures about 28,000 people, and 
destroys more than 7 billion dollars' worth of property. Without the 
services that institutions such as the Uniontown Hose Fire Co. provide, 
these numbers would be even higher and the threat of fire to Americans 
could be even more severe. Besides fighting fires, our volunteer 
firemen are involved in fire prevention and safety as well a providing 
first aide and rescue support in the event of major disasters. The 
protection the men and women of Uniontown Hose have furnished to the 
community of Hastings-on-Hudson over their many years of service is 
worthy of commendation, for its is their devoted work that helps make 
our neighborhoods safer and more secure.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Uniontown Hose Fire Co. on its 100th anniversary and extending our best 
wishes to its officers and members for another 100 years of service.

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