[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E361]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING THE CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DUNKIRK FIRE CHIEF KEITH 
                                AHLSTROM

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and 
accomplishments of heroic member of the Western New York community, 
Dunkirk Fire Chief Keith Ahlstrom, on the occasion of his retirement 
after a remarkable career.
  Since joining the Fire Department in 1979, Ahlstrom has provided 
wonderful leadership, serving as chief for the last 8 years. His team 
of 25 paid firefighters and numerous volunteers work together to 
provide safety for the residents of Dunkirk. Ahlstrom follows his 
brother, who also recently retired from the fire service, but his 35 
years of committed work will not be forgotten.
  Along with his tenure as Fire Chief, Keith Ahlstrom also served as 
valuable member of the community, spending time as a high school 
baseball umpire and serving as the most senior Chautauqua County 
legislator. Ahlstrom looks forward to spending time with his children 
and grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to deeply thank Keith Ahlstrom for his 
dedicated years of service and sacrifice for his community. We wish him 
all of the greatest happiness in his future.

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