[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1865]
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 IN HONOR OF JOYCE L. FIGGS, PRESIDENT OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE 
                DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to Joyce Figgs, the outgoing President of the Ladies 
Auxiliary of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association (LADVFA). In 
addition to logging more than 46 years of service to the Delmar Ladies 
Auxiliary, Joyce has also served several terms as President of the 
Delmar chapter.
  From 1991-1993, Joyce served as the Ladies Auxiliary President in 
Wicomico County, Maryland. After a successful term in the Free State, 
thankfully, Joyce shifted her talents to Delaware and in 1993, was 
elected President of the Sussex County Ladies Auxiliary.
  In 1994, Joyce was inducted into the Del-Mar-Va Hall of Honor, an 
illustrious and fitting tribute. However, her service would not stop 
with this induction. Joyce would serve additional terms as President of 
the Del-Mar-Va Firemen's Association Ladies Auxiliary from 1996 to 1997 
and President in Wicomico County until 2003.
  As you know, firefighters are of critical importance to our society. 
In order to be as effective as possible, they require dedicated and 
organized supporters. During her tenure, Joyce has led the Auxiliary in 
these areas admirably.
  In closing Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Joyce Figgs for her 
exceptional career of service and dedication. LADVFA 1st Vice-President 
Barbara Rossiter and 2nd Vice-President Florence Legates join me in 
congratulating Joyce on her service as President of the LADVFA.

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