[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
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 HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2003 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL SHIELD 
                       AWARD, RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinguished honor 
to recognize five great New Jerseyans for their service and commitment 
to public safety. Patrolman Timothy Flanagan of the Ramsey Police 
Department, Assistant Chief Thomas Lanning of the Ramsey Fire 
Department, Lieutenant Steve Ahlstedt of the Ramsey Ambulance Squad, 
Captain Chris Hoffman of the Ramsey Rescue Squad and Michael 
Greenshields of the Ramsey Office of Emergency Management have risen 
above and beyond the call of duty to protect our communities and 
neighborhoods. Their selfless service is a testament and model for 
those who regularly put their lives on the line to protect others and 
make northern New Jersey safer. It is my privilege to recognize and 
give thanks for their invaluable service to the people of Ramsey, New 
Jersey.
  Each and every day across our country, across New Jersey and 
throughout the great borough of Ramsey, first responders selflessly 
risk their lives to protect our families and neighborhoods. None of 
them become a first responder for the money--in many cases they 
volunteer their services. Nor do any of them put on their uniform 
expecting a life of ease. Day-in and day-out they put themselves in 
harm's way and stand in the face of danger. They take the job because 
they want to serve their community and their country. Fortunately, this 
great country has such heroic men and women.
  On behalf of the people of New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, 
it is with great honor, that I recognize and salute Patrolman Flanagan, 
Assistant Chief Lanning, Lieutenant Ahlstedt, Captain Hoffman and Mr. 
Greenshields for their bravery, courage and commitment to public 
safety.

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