[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E512-E513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JAMES PREMO'S 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE WESTVILLE VOLUNTEER 
                            FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a lifetime of 
dedicated service as James Premo celebrates his 60th year with the 
Westville Volunteer Fire Department.
  James Premo first joined the department in April of 1958, and quickly 
proved an invaluable asset, serving in a variety of leadership roles 
including Fire Chief on three separate occasions and as the 
department's treasurer. He has also proudly served in a number of roles 
outside of the department such as Franklin County Deputy Coordinator 
and Fire Investigator, as a member of the board of the New York 
Association of Fire Chiefs, and on the New York State Firemen's Loan 
Board.
  James Premo has not only bravely served the department and his 
community as a volunteer firefighter, but also the entirety of New York 
State in his elected and appointed positions. He has undoubtedly helped 
foster future generations of firefighters that protect our lives and 
livelihood, and has left an indelible impact on his community. On 
behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I want to thank James 
Premo for his many contributions to the North Country and congratulate 
him on his 60th year with the Westville Volunteer Fire Department.

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