[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 123 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING 125 YEARS OF SERVICE OF THE EAST DUNDEE FIRE PROTECTION 
                                DISTRICT

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the East Dundee 
Fire Protection District on their 125th anniversary celebration.
  Throughout the year, the community will gather to recognize the 
heroic firefighters and paramedics who have proudly and faithfully 
served their community.
  In 1890, the department's first year of service, firefighters 
responded to 25 calls while protecting the residents living in the 
area. Today, the fire protection district boasts a 2 million dollar 
budget, responds to over 1,350 calls, and covers over 10,000 residents 
from the Fox River to the Arboretum in South Barrington.
  Throughout their history, the East Dundee Fire Department has seen 
its ranks swell with family members. Max Freeman, the district's first 
fire chief, served with his brother Earl in the 1950's and another fire 
chief, Eugene Rakow, served as chief until 1986, when his son Mark took 
his place until late 2009.
  The thirty men and women of the East Dundee Fire Protection District 
risk their lives daily to protect the surrounding community. Their 
bravery and courage are deserving of our recognition and admiration.
  Please join me in celebrating this special occasion and the long 
years of service and commitment that it represents.

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