[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
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  RECOGNIZING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF PESHTIGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of the Town of Peshtigo Fire Department. The Town of 
Peshtigo, with the assistance of its neighbors in the City of 
Marinette, passed a resolution to purchase the necessary fire equipment 
to get started in 1963. The first meeting of the Town of Peshtigo 
volunteer firefighting company occurred on April 28, 1964. A few months 
after this meeting, the town board officially created the Town of 
Peshtigo Fire Department with Howard Rettke being named Chief.
   Since the beginning, the Town of Peshtigo has continually made the 
safety of these firefighters a priority by investing in the most modern 
technology. The Town of Peshtigo Fire Department has worked closely 
with surrounding communities to foster better coordination and faster 
response times to better protect the lives and property of their 
friends, families and neighbors.
   The department plans to mark this anniversary on June 21 at Badger 
Park in Peshtigo with live music, a pig roast and waterball competition 
with other firefighters from the greater Peshtigo area. As Congressman, 
I am proud of the work being done by fire departments throughout the 
8th District and I encourage the residents in Northeast Wisconsin to 
join with me in celebrating the Town of Peshtigo Fire Department's 50th 
anniversary.

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