[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
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 PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MONTGOMERY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN NEW YORK FOR TWO 
          HUNDRED YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
the Montgomery Fire Department in Orange County, New York as its 
members and officers prepare to celebrate and mark its 200th 
Anniversary. I am delighted to add my voice to those recognizing this 
significant milestone, and I am proud to honor the Montgomery Fire 
Department on this historic occasion.
  The officers and members of the Montgomery Fire Department have 
served their community with distinction and commitment for many 
generations, making this department the oldest in Orange County and one 
of the longest serving in the State of New York. Since its founding in 
1810, this all-volunteer department has answered the call for 
assistance from its neighbors during a wide range of emergency 
situations. As this area has grown and changed, the spirit of service 
and leadership from the department has carried on and evolved to meet 
new challenges.
  The 80 active current members of the Montgomery Fire Department 
continue to build on the legacy of this historic Department each time 
they respond to emergency calls to deal with local flooding, house 
fires, car accidents and other difficult circumstances. As its members 
have done for many generations, these men and women answer the calls of 
their neighbors throughout the seasons and at all times of day and 
night in order to ensure the safety and to protect the well-being of 
their community.
  Madam Speaker, I am delighted to offer my congratulations to the 
Montgomery Fire Department as it prepares to celebrate its bicentennial 
anniversary. I extend my best wishes and deep gratitude for the 
selfless and invaluable service the Montgomery Fire Department has 
provided to our community for 200 years.

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