[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 92 (Friday, June 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1208-E1209]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO MIKE GARRISON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mike Garrison for his 35 
years of service with the Lacona, Iowa Fire Department and subsequent 
retirement.
  At a time when many small communities struggle to find the necessary 
volunteers, Mike has shown the leadership and commitment to

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bettering his community through public service. Mike was presented a 
plaque recognizing his service from the Lacona Fire Chief, Robert 
Dittmer, and a potluck dinner and ceremony was held for Mike.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Mike Garrison for his many years of loyalty and service in 
protecting the community of Lacona. It is an immense honor to represent 
Mike in Congress, and I wish all the best to him as he embarks on this 
next chapter in life.

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