[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3]
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                       IN HONOR OF HAROLD JORDAN

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of the 
22nd District of New York. Mr. Harold Jordan retired from the Greenwich 
Volunteer Fire Department in November 2001 after fifty years of 
continuous service. Mr. Jordan first joined the Greenwich Volunteer 
Fire Department on October 26, 1951 as a member of the Union Engine 
Company #1. During his half century of service, he served as a Captain, 
2nd Assistant Fire Chief and 1st Assistant Fire Chief.
  Mr. Jordan's selfless community service embodies the definition of a 
true American. Mr. Jordan has instilled this spirit of volunteerism in 
his family. His two sons and his son-in-law have all worked as 
volunteer firefighters. Mr. Jordan's dedication has served as an 
inspiration to his family, fellow firefighters and community.
  As a result of recent tragedies, firefighters have finally received 
the attention and admiration they have long deserved. We must remember 
that firefighters put themselves in danger day in and day out. They do 
this because it is their job and they are proud to fulfill their duty. 
Mr. Jordan served his community in this impressive capacity for fifty 
years. I thank him and the 22nd District of New York thanks him for his 
tremendous contribution to the community.
  I wish Mr. Jordan the very best as he begins his well deserved 
retirement.

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