[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
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          HONORING THE DEDICATION OF FIREFIGHTER NEIL LARIBEE

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
lifelong dedication of Firefighter Neil Laribee, who after 52 years of 
service has retired from the Southington Volunteer Fire Department.
  The son of a fireman, Neil Laribee first volunteered to fight fire 
for the town of Southington in 1952. A dedicated public servant, Neil 
has protected the Southington community for over fifty faithful years. 
Known around the Plantsville Engine Company #2 firehouse as ``Deke,'' 
he has been instrumental in shaping the Department throughout the 
years. Neil has been a loyal friend and source of fire and rescue 
information to both new and veteran fireman at Company #2. As one of 
Southington's most experienced firefighters, he has held leadership 
positions including Company Secretary and a Company Trustee. Neil 
Laribee has spent his life protecting lives and serving his community 
and his presence in the Southington Volunteer Fire Department will be 
certainly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me today to recognize the 
lifelong dedication of Fireman Neil Laribee and thank him for his years 
of service to the town of Southington.

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