[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E51-E52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING FIREFIGHTER LAWRENCE LaVALLEY FOR HIS FIFTY YEARS OF ACTIVE 
           SERVICE WITH THE BANGOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2020

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Firefighter Lawrence LaValley for his fifty years of active service 
with the Bangor Volunteer Fire Department.

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  Since he joined, Mr. LaValley has proven to be an instrumental member 
of the Bangor Volunteer Fire Department. He has served in numerous 
roles for the department, including membership on the board of 
directors, safety officer, and multiple assistant chief positions. 
Lawrence is the current vice-president of the department; his son, 
Larry, is the current Chief; and his grandson, Justin, is the Third 
Assistant Chief. Throughout his 50 years of service, Lawrence has 
demonstrated a superb work ethic and a commitment to being an 
outstanding firefighter. Lawrence has been among the top five 
responders in the department for several years running. He has also 
demonstrated a commitment to his community outside the department 
serving as Town Justice and on the Bangor Republican Committee.
  Lawrence LaValley 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 LaValley for a 
lifetime of service and dedication to keeping Bangor and the 
surrounding communities safe.

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