[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 27, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   TRIBUTE TO HOWARD GEORGE HITCHENS

 Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I wish to honor Howard George 
Hitchens and highlight his service to the Slaughter Beach community and 
the State of Delaware.
  Howard George Hitchens is a charter member of the Memorial Volunteer 
Fire Company of Slaughter Beach, DE, which he and several others 
established in 1954. Howard previously served as fire chief, assistant 
chief engineer, and director of the fire company. He also started its 
Santa Claus show for children, which still occurs each year during the 
holiday season. Howard has served the fire company for more than 60 
years and is the only living charter member.
  On February 14, 2015, the Memorial Volunteer Fire Company will honor 
Howard for his service. Howard is a true Delawarean and a model 
community leader. I would like to honor Howard and his more than six 
decades of service to his family, friends, community, and the State of 
Delaware.

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