[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              RON NEWTON, MANCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the 
incredible public service of one of my constituents, Ron Newton of 
Manchester, Maine.
  Mr. Newton has been a member of the Manchester Volunteer Fire 
Department now for 50 years. In that time, he has served as deputy to 
three different chiefs, and has put thousands of hours into training, 
fire calls, and meetings.
  In Maine, our small towns often depend on volunteers to staff our 
fire departments. With their radios always close by, they routinely 
drop what they're doing to report to an emergency, whether they have to 
leave work or their families to do so. Just like full-time 
firefighters, they risk their lives for others, are passionate about 
their work, and are heroes.
  Mr. Newton's five decades as a firefighter is an incredible statement 
of commitment to his community and its residents--he has something to 
teach us all about public service.

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