[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE NEW SHARON AND OSKALOOSA FIRE DEPARTMENTS

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                          HON. DAVID LOEBSACK

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2017

  Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a group of 
firefighters from my district. Millions across the country watched 
Hurricane Harvey hit parts of Texas in late August, causing tragic loss 
of life and devastating damage to areas such as Houston. A group of 
Iowa first responders with a history of helping out during national 
disasters knew they had to help.
  On Thursday, September 14th, members of the New Sharon Fire and 
Oskaloosa Fire Departments loaded up materials and drove twenty-two 
hours to Rockport, Texas to help a community in need. Over the course 
of their time in Texas, these volunteers worked tirelessly to help 
their fellow first responders clean up and recover from this storm. In 
a time of disaster, Iowans step up to help out those in need. To the 
volunteers from the New Sharon and Oskaloosa Fire Departments, I am in 
awe of your selflessness, and you have undoubtedly made a significant 
impact on a community devastated by Hurricane Harvey

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