[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. ROGER SHALALA

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the esteemed career of 
Roger Shalala following 50 years of dedicated service to the Elbridge 
Volunteer Fire Company in Elbridge, New York.
   On December 6, 1966, Mr. Shalala joined the Elbridge Volunteer Fire 
Company to serve his community. He served as the Department's President 
during 1968 and then maintained a 24 year tenure as Secretary, where he 
gained a wealth of knowledge of the Department's history and 
background. As such, Mr. Shalala has become known as the resident 
historian of the Elbridge Volunteer Fire Company.
   During his time serving the Elbridge Volunteer Fire Company, Mr. 
Shalala's passion for serving his community has never faltered. He 
regularly volunteers at events to benefit the Department, including 
parades, fundraisers, pancake breakfasts, and chicken and biscuit 
dinners.
   It is my honor to recognize Roger Shalala's 50 years of devoted 
service to our community.

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