[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 119 (Thursday, September 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1637]
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           HONORING THE GLADE PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Glade Park, 
Colorado Volunteer Fire Department for their time and effort dedicated 
to the safety of their community. There are fifteen volunteer fire 
fighters in Glade Park who sacrifice their free time to ensure the 
security of their community.
  This is no small challenge in a place with 1,200 inhabitants that 
covers 525 square miles of unpaved, hard to reach terrain. These 
volunteers must be prepared to fight residential as well as forest 
fires at a moment's notice or any number of other emergencies. In the 
last year alone there were 70 calls to which they responded. Their 
dedication to the responsibilities of fire fighting has assured the 
Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department's success throughout the years.
  Mr. Speaker, volunteering to be a fire fighter is a noble cause and a 
huge responsibility. The volunteers in Glade Park have displayed their 
courage, dedication and resourcefulness in the face of danger. They 
selflessly offer their time to their neighbors to overcome obstacles 
that threaten their community and I find it important to offer them the 
praise and admiration of this body.

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