[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 81 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE KEESEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON THE GRAND 
                    OPENING OF ITS NEW FIRE STATION

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department on the grand opening of its new 
fire station.
  The Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department has been providing 
firefighting and EMS services for the Towns of Chesterfield and AuSable 
since it was first established in 1878. For the past 140 years, the 
Fire Department has fought to protect and serve the people of these 
communities. Most recently, Keeseville's volunteer firefighters 
provided excellent first-response services to hundreds of families who 
lost power from a windstorm. As a member of the Clinton County and 
Essex County Mutual Aid Systems, the Fire Department also assists with 
emergencies throughout both counties.
  In late 2015, the public voted in a referendum to renovate and expand 
the Fire Department's outdated fire station. The project added four new 
bays, creating enough room to fit all the Fire Department's vehicles 
inside the station. Additionally, the structural foundation was 
reinforced and the parking lot expanded and repaved. With these 
improvements, our dedicated firefighters will be better suited to 
continue to serve their community.
  On behalf on New York's 21st District, I would like to congratulate 
the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department as it opens its new fire 
station. We are grateful for the firefighters' service, and hope that 
this new station will serve as a suitable home for many years to come.

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