[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E185-E186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING RONALD E. JACKSON FOR OVER 50 YEARS SERVING IN THE ESSEX FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ronald E. 
Jackson for over 50 years of service in the Essex Fire Department.
  Ron joined the Essex Fire Department in 1964, where he held the roles 
of Fire Lieutenant, EMS Captain, Fire District Commissioner, Assistant 
Fire Chief, and Fire Chief. He remains active in the Department to this 
day, responding to fire and EMS calls as a volunteer member of 
Department.
  For Ron, fire fighting runs in the family. He followed his father 
Gerald's lead in becoming a firefighter, and was glad to pass on the 
torch to his son, Craig, and his grandsons, Warren and Benjamin, who 
all currently serve.
  Ron is truly dedicated to his community. When tragedy struck New York 
on September 11, 2001, Ron bravely served as a responder at Ground Zero 
in the days following the attack. A true public servant, Ron now serves 
as Essex Town Supervisor and formerly chaired the Essex County 
Republicans.
  I would like to thank Ron for his many years of public service to the 
people of New York, especially to the town of Essex. His commitment to 
serving others sets a wonderful example for the residents of New York's 
21st District.

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