[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MAX GUSTAFSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Max Gustafson for his longtime service to the community of Perry, Iowa. 
He recently earned the 2008 Civil Servant of the Year award from the 
local Rotary Club as well as special recognition by the Firefighters 
Association for his 53 years of service with the Perry Fire Department.
   Soon after serving over four years in the Army with the NI Tank 
Company in the 34th Division, 133rd Infantry, Max began volunteering 
with Perry Fire Department. During his 53 years of service, Max served 
as fire chief for 10 years, and at the age of 93, Max continues to be 
active with the Perry Fire Department by contributing his mechanical 
skills. On his 90th birthday, he chose to celebrate by climbing to the 
top of the ladder on the ladder truck. Max has dedicated an immense 
amount of his time to the people of Perry and he is living proof that 
you are never too old to serve the community you love.
  Max's loyalty to the Perry Fire Department and community has earned 
him a great deal of admiration, and his service deserves to be 
commended. I consider it an honor to represent Max Gustafson in the 
United States Congress, and I know my colleagues join me in wishing him 
the best as he continues to serve the town of Perry and set a positive 
example for all to follow.

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