[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 161 (Thursday, September 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E853]
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HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF DUANE VOLUME FIRE CO. 
                                  INC.

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2020

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the tremendous 
commitment to service and duty that the men and women of the Duane 
Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. have shown to their community for the last 50 
years.
  In September of 1970, a small group of Duane residents established 
the volunteer fire company as a private corporation on land that was 
donated in perpetuity to the Fire Department. Over the next two years, 
generous donations and fundraising helped the Duane Volunteer Fire Co. 
Inc. to become fully operational, constructing a firehouse and 
obtaining the necessary equipment. In 1972, the department entered into 
a longstanding contract with the Town of Duane to provide firematic 
operations, the scope of which have expanded greatly today to provide 
many additional services. The Duane Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. has highly 
trained and certified personnel up to the paramedic level that can 
assist in any emergency.
  The Duane Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. embodies the spirit of the North 
Country, cultivating a strong sense of community and lending a helping 
hand whenever needed. These volunteers not only aid their fellow 
neighbors when emergencies arise, but also provide a space to bring the 
community together. The firehouse serves as an ad-hoc community center, 
used for a wide variety of purposes such as hosting town board meetings 
and serving as the local election site as well as the area's food bank. 
The department truly is a cornerstone of the community.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank the 
brave men and women, past and present, of the Duane Volunteer Fire Co. 
Inc. for their longtime commitment to safeguarding the community. I 
congratulate them on their hard-earned achievements thus far and know 
they will continue to be a pillar of support to the town for many years 
to come.

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