[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 7 (Thursday, January 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E36]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HAPPY 125TH ANNIVERSARY UVALDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 11, 2018

  Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th 
Anniversary of Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department, a critical community 
institution and group of dedicated individuals in South Texas.
  The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1892, just 36 
years after Uvalde County was established by Reading Wood Black, a 
twenty-two year old from New Jersey. In addition to fighting fires and 
educating the people of Uvalde on fire safety and prevention, this 
Department regularly participates in community events, like the 
Newspapers in Education and Christmas Posada and Parade, truly going 
the extra mile for public service.
  Today I applaud the countless members of the Uvalde Volunteer Fire 
Department who have helped to keep Uvalde safe. The positive impact of 
this volunteer fire department resonates across Texas' 23rd 
Congressional District.

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