[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BERRYDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                       DEPARTMENT IN JAY, FLORIDA

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 40th 
Anniversary of the Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department in Jay, Florida, 
and recognize the dedication and selfless service of its members in 
protecting the citizens of the Northwest Florida community.
  The Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department has been protecting the 
citizens of Northwest Florida since it was officially chartered in 
October 1974. The fire department started as a small operation, 
acquiring their first fire truck for $300, with Holley Phillips 
appointed as their first Fire Chief. Since its charter, the department 
has served as an unrivaled knowledge base of fire safety and a 
safeguard for the residents of Jay.
  In the 40 years that the Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department has been 
serving the community, it has grown considerably. Today, 12 honorable 
and distinguished volunteers selflessly serve their community as 
volunteer firefighters. This courageous group put their lives on the 
line daily to ensure the safety of their fellow Northwest Floridians by 
responding to thousands of calls within the community, over the years.
  With community support, the Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department has 
added to their fleet three new trucks. A tanker, a pumper, and a rescue 
truck have been integrated into their arsenal to combat fires in Jay 
and keep its citizens out of harm's way. Current Fire Chief, Jim Cagle, 
has been leading the department for the past 24 years. What has 
remained true over the 40 years is the commitment to protect Northwest 
Florida and ensure its residents know they are safe under the watchful 
eye of the Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pleasure to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Berrydale 
Volunteer Fire Department. My wife Vicki joins me in thanking all of 
the volunteers for their faithful service and wishing them and the 
department continued success.

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