[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE OF THE CASCADE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. GLENN GROTHMAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 2015

  Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fire 
Department of Cascade, Wisconsin on 100 years of service to their 
community. The Cascade Fire Department has a long and proud history of 
providing fire protection services to the Village of Cascade, the Town 
of Lyndon, and the Town of Mitchell.
  On September 2, 1915, a group of citizens met in Cascade to discuss 
the formation of a fire department. This newly formed department 
started out with just $681 worth of firefighting equipment. Over the 
next several years, they acquired more advanced firefighting equipment 
and learned advanced firefighting practices to make firefighting safer 
and more effective to make our communities safer.
  I am grateful to the members of our local fire departments who put 
their lives on the line to keep their communities healthy and safe. The 
towns and villages across America continue to enjoy peace of mind 
knowing that their own community members are willing to step up and 
protect their neighbors. I join with the people of Cascade, Lyndon, and 
Mitchell to offer a heartfelt thank you to the Cascade Fire Department 
for their service. It is a privilege to represent such fine public 
safety officers in Congress.

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