[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                CORAM FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 85TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
members and leaders of the Coram Fire Department on the department's 
85th anniversary.
  The Coram Fire Department exemplifies bravery, selflessness, and a 
strong sense of community. For 85 years, its members have been willing 
to leave their homes and their families at any hour of the day or 
night, running toward danger to save their neighbors.
  The department has grown with the community, expanding its services 
and its facilities to ensure the safety of Coram residents. It has 
opened its fire house to more than just fire-or department-related 
activities. Two civic groups meet regularly at the auxiliary fire 
house. And any time my office is in need of a meeting space, whether to 
honor our nation's veterans, to bring in banks to help homeowners with 
mortgage issues, or to celebrate our military academy nominees, the 
Coram Fire Department has welcomed us and provided the space with 
support for our events.
  The Coram Fire Department is also proactive in its advocacy for the 
fire and emergency services. Whenever there is something that can be 
done to make the jobs of volunteer emergency service personnel easier, 
or the need to call our attention to something they feel makes it 
harder, the membership works hard to find ways to resolve the issue.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all of the residents of the First 
Congressional District, and in particular the residents of Coram, I 
offer my thanks and best wishes to the Coram Fire Department. Here's to 
85 more years of dedicated service to the community.

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