[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 137 (Friday, August 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE KILMARNOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR HOSTING THE 
           82ND KILMARNOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CARNIVAL

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 18, 2017

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kilmarnock 
Volunteer Fire Department and their efforts in the community in hosting 
the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Carnival.
  This year marks the 82 year anniversary of what some Virginians 
recognize as the longest continually operating summer carnival in the 
state. For generations, the Carnival has represented the premier event 
of the summer in the Northern Neck for children of all ages. Whether it 
is riding ``Big Eli'' or enjoying some of the famous hot dogs, this 
community jewel provides for many throughout the Northern Neck a chance 
to come together and celebrate time with family and friends.
  I want to thank the Kilmarnock Fire Department for their tireless 
work in keeping this event running since 1935. I also, would like to 
thank the over 200 volunteers it takes each night to run the Carnival.

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