[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 96 (Thursday, June 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MR. CHARLES KREPLIN

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                         HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2007

  Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Charles 
Kreplin's extraordinary record of service to the Weedsport Volunteer 
Fire Department in my congressional district in upstate New York.
  Mr. Kreplin was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 21, 1930. He and his 
wife Sandra, who were married in 1985, have five children. A Korean war 
Veteran, he has also served his community as a milk deliveryman, a 
school bus driver and a cemetery caretaker.
  Charles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his service to the 
Weedsport Volunteer Fire Department on July 2, 2007. Still one of the 
most active members of the department, Charles has twice been a 
recipient of the Fireman of the Year Award. He was also named an 
American Hero by the Red Cross in 2003. Mr. Kreplin is part of several 
county and State fire organizations, including the Cayuga County 
Association of Emergency Services and the New York State Association of 
Fire Chiefs. His 50 years as a firefighter are particularly notable 
given that the Weedsport Volunteer Fire Department, like many rural 
fire departments, has struggled to attract and retain volunteers.
  Mr. Kreplin's exceptional dedication is to be commended. I am honored 
to have him protecting constituents in my district, and I would once 
again like to congratulate him on his 50 years of service. Thank you, 
Mr. Kreplin, for all you have contributed over your five decades of 
service to our community.

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