[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 122 (Friday, July 27, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING ENGINE COMPANY NO. 110 OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND 100 
                  YEARS OF DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 27, 2007

  Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
distinguished history of Engine Company No. 110 of the Chicago Fire 
Department on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Over the last 
century Engine Company No. 110 has selflessly served the community to 
keep it safe.
  The local firehouse is an important, traditional, and valuable 
resource in the neighborhood. Engine Company 110 strives for perfection 
to better help those in the community.
  I have visited Engine Company No. 110 many times. This company has 
always epitomized the exemplary values of honor and protection that the 
Chicago Fire Department and the Maltese Cross have become known to 
symbolize. All too often we take for granted the heroic efforts of 
these dedicated public servants.
  Fire Marshall and Chief of Brigade, D.J. Swenie originally 
established Engine Company No. 110 on September 7, 1907. Today, Captain 
Dave Dietz continues this tradition of bravery and service for our 
community.
  The anniversary celebration honoring Engine Company No. 110 will take 
place on September 8th at the current firehouse location at 2322 W. 
Foster Avenue. This will be a wonderful event that will memorialize 
this important anniversary.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of the north side of Chicago 
and the constituents of the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, I 
wish to recognize the past and current firefighters of Engine Company 
No. 110 for their dedication and commitment to service. Moreover, I 
wish all the best for the future firefighters of Engine Company No. 110 
and their families.

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