[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
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CONGRATULATIONS LANSDOWNE VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION #1, INC. ON 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2002

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lansdowne 
Volunteer Fire Association #1, Inc. on their 100th anniversary.
  In response to several local fires that needlessly consumed area 
homes, citizens of Lansdowne gathered together on February 14, 1902 and 
resolved to create their own fire department that would protect and 
preserve the safety and well-being of the entire community. And so, 
began the history of the Lansdowne Volunteer Fire Association--a 
history rich with examples of determination, courage, and above all, 
selflessness.
  The Association's members have responded to the call of duty whenever 
their community, their neighboring community, or their nation needed 
them. They exemplify the virtues of citizenship. No blizzard, no 
hurricane, no disaster was ever too great to hinder the members from 
serving their neighbors.
  To this day, the spirit of community that sparked its founders burns 
relentlessly among the members of the Lansdowne Volunteer Fire 
Association. I hope my colleagues will join me in saluting the bravery 
and fortitude that is the essence of the Lansdowne Volunteer Fire 
Association's service.




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