[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPAAMFAA

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
50th anniversary of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation 
for Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA).
  In 1958, SPAAMFAA was founded in Syracuse, New York by Dick Horstmann 
to serve as a way to preserve antique fire apparatus and promote an 
appreciation for fire service history. Since its conception the society 
has grown to include more than 3,000 members in over 50 chapters across 
the globe and it is still going strong today.
  On behalf of the people of the 25th district of New York I 
congratulate Dick Horstmann and all the members of SPAAMFAA for a 
successful 50 years and wish them continued success in the future.

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