[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 24, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1061]
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                     RECOGNIZING WILLIAM M. GALLOW

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2014

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extensive and 
highly decorated career of a constituent, William ``Bill'' Gallow. Mr. 
Gallow has dedicated his life to serving his neighbors throughout the 
Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York.
  Mr. Gallow served as a Combat Infantryman in the United States Army 
during World War II, under the command of General George Patton. Upon 
returning home, Mr. Gallow began working with the Arnold Ambulance 
Service, a volunteer EMT position that he held for over 25 years. In 
1963, he embarked on a remarkable 60-year career with the Van Etten 
Volunteer Fire Company. During his tenure, Mr. Gallow held the 
positions of Chief, President, Secretary, Trustee, and Senior Medic. In 
addition, he passed down his knowledge and expertise to other first 
responders by teaching courses at academic institutions, training 
facilities, and the New York State Fire Academy.
  Bill Gallow exemplifies selfless service and true leadership. His 
generosity and willingness to assist anyone in need has earned him the 
highest level of respect within the Van Etten community and throughout 
all of Chemung County. He consistently goes above and beyond through 
his volunteer work and community service. Mr. Gallow has served as a 
medic at the Special Olympics and the Susan B. Komen ``Race for the 
Cure'' on multiple occasions. In recognition of his excellent and 
selfless service, he was awarded the Southern Tier Regional Emergency 
Service Award in 1997 and the Richard Habbershaw Community Service 
Award in 2007.
  I commend Mr. Gallow for all the great work he has done at the Van 
Etten Volunteer Fire Company and throughout his community. He is a 
selfless and generous individual who has made countless positive 
contributions to New York's 23rd Congressional District, and I am proud 
to recognize him today.

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