[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
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 TRIBUTE TO MR. ALBERT KRAUSE, JR. FOR HIS 65 YEARS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                                SERVICE

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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, I rise to honor a great New 
Jerseyan. For 65 years, Mr. Albert Krause, Jr., of River Vale, New 
Jersey has dedicated his life to serving our local communities. As a 58 
year veteran of the River Vale Volunteer Fire Department, where he held 
the office of Chief twice and Fire Marshall and served for another 7 
years as a member of the Oradell Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. Krause 
committed himself to making northern New Jersey a safer and stronger 
place to live.
  As a life member of the New Jersey and New York Fireman's 
Association's, Mr. Krause has risen above and beyond the call of duty 
to protect our communities and neighborhoods. Very few people ever 
reach this milestone in the fire service. For this distinguished honor 
of 65 years of service, we recognize him as a true American hero.
  Nearly one million state and local first responders, of which 
approximately 750,000 volunteers like Mr. Krause, regularly put their 
lives on the line to protect the lives of others and make our country 
safer. Today, we give thanks for the invaluable service rendered by Mr. 
Krause and other firefighters, who risk their lives to preserve and 
protect our communities. Courageous servants, such as Mr. Krause have 
inspired us with their dedication and professionalism.
  As we recognize and remember the sacrifices of Mr. Krause, let us 
draw great strength from his example of selfless service to others. Mr. 
Krause's 65 years of fire service to River Vale and Oradell embodies 
the best of the American spirit.
  We thank Mr. Krause for helping to renew our respect for public 
service and providing lasting lessons in courage for many years to 
come. On behalf of the people of New Jersey's Fifth Congressional 
District, it is with great honor, that I recognize Mr. Krause for his 
65 years of volunteer fire service.

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