[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 106 (Friday, July 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF THE STERLING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY'S 50TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 1, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the Sterling 
Volunteer Fire Company, which is celebrating its 50th year of service 
to the good citizens of the Sterling community this year. I would like 
to personally commend the courageous men and women who so selflessly 
volunteer themselves and put themselves in danger on behalf of 
neighbors, friends, and strangers, without asking anything in return. 
These brave citizens embody the very best of this nation's values 
through their service to our community and their exemplary performance 
in the line of duty.
  The Sterling Volunteer Fire Company has grown exponentially since its 
inception in 1966, which at the time was little more than an old barn 
on Holly Avenue housing a single tanker and two used pumpers. Within a 
short two years, this small institution had flourished, now settled 
into two larger locations: Station 11, which it shares with the 
Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, as well as Station 18, also known as 
SVRS 25. Even more recently, the company expanded into Station 24 in 
2013. This is a clear testament to the outstanding work which is 
conducted by these everyday heroes and they are deserving of 
recognition.
  Mr. Speaker, it brings me immense pride to recognize such a fine 
group, and I sincerely hope that we all can live up to their tremendous 
example. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Sterling 
Volunteers. I wish them good luck and hope that they remain safe in the 
fulfillment of their future duties.

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