[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING FIREFIGHTER FRANCIS COOK FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Firefighter Francis Cook for fifty years of active service with the 
Crown Point Fire Department.
  Firefighter Francis Cook has been an instrumental member of the Crown 
Point Fire Department since he joined in 1968. He has held numerous 
positions in the Department, including Fire Chief for two years. 
Throughout his 50 years of service, Firefighter Cook demonstrated a 
superb work ethic and a commitment to becoming an outstanding 
firefighter. In 2018 alone, he responded to 96 emergency calls and 
attended 43 training events, totaling just over 223 active hours. He 
also took advantage of opportunities to become a card holder for CPR 
and First Aid to assist with first response calls, and earned multiple 
NYS Firefighting Certifications.
  Mr. Cook devoted 50 years of his life to fire protection, and is an 
exemplary member of his community. On behalf of New York's 21st 
district, I would like to thank Firefighter Cook for a lifetime of 
sacrifices and dedication to keeping the Crown Point and the 
surrounding communities safe.

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