[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 81 (Tuesday, May 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E505]
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  RECOGNIZING MARK JANTON FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AT THE BOONTON FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2021

  Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize former Fire Chief 
Mark Janton for 50 years of service at the Boonton Fire Department.
  As we prepared this winter to recognize Mark Janton, alongside two of 
his fellow firemen, the community received the sad news that Mark 
passed away after a two-year battle with cancer.
  Mark devoted his life to his community and to serving his neighbors. 
It's his dedication that made Boonton, and New Jersey, such a special 
place, and is something that I know we are all so grateful for.
  Mark first joined the Boonton Fire Department in 1971. Over the years 
he rose through the ranks, serving as Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, 
Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief, Chief, and Chief Driver for Maxfield 
Hose and Engine Company No. 1, aka The Workhorse.
  Mark's memory lives on in the impact he made on his town and the 
people who loved him. I also want to extend my deepest condolences to 
Mark's family: his children, grandchildren, and his high school 
sweetheart, Kathy.
  Fifty years is a lifetime of service. I want to honor Mark for 
everything he has done for his town, Boonton, New Jersey. He will be 
remembered fondly.

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