[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESORT BEAR CREEK FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Resort Bear 
Creek Fire Department for 75 years of continued service to the 
residents of Petoskey and for their upcoming celebratory event being 
held on August 17, 2023. Resort Bear Creek Fire Department has been a 
staple of the community for decades and has become the standard in fire 
prevention and mediation for Petoskey residents throughout their 
history. Their desire to educate others on safe practices pertaining to 
fire management and control has had a direct hand in the prevention of 
countless tragedies within their constituency. I am heartened by the 
department's impact on local residents and am confident that their 
exemplary leadership will continue for years to come.
  Fire departments across Northern Michigan have the immense task of 
keeping a vast wooded area safe from the possibility of fire. The 
residents, their homes, and local businesses rely on professionally run 
and operated departments like Resort Bear Creek to ensure that their 
investments and livelihoods remain protected. Their work has been a 
blessing to all within their service area and I cannot thank them 
enough for their efforts over these past 75 years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the 75th Anniversary of the 
Resort Bear Creek Fire Department in Petoskey, Michigan and their 
celebratory event being held on August 17, 2023. On behalf of 
Michigan's First District, I wish everyone involved in the Resort Bear 
Creek Fire Department's history of success the best in their future 
endeavors and a successful celebratory ceremony.

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