[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E750-E751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE SELBYVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

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                       HON. LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the centennial 
anniversary of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company. Just over 100 
years ago, a group of young men saw a need in their community, decided 
to act, and established this company. Now, a century later, it has 
grown into what it is today--a critical part of the Selbyville 
community with a legacy of exceptional service.
  In addition to this occasion being a chance for fellowship and 
comradery between those in uniform, it is also an opportunity for the 
rest of us, whom the members of the Company serve, to pause and express 
our gratitude for their selfless and dangerous work.
  To these firefighters: we in Delaware know the risk each of them 
takes when they put on their uniforms and go to work each day. And to 
take on these risks is as remarkable as it is inspiring. Our state 
would not enjoy the same peace of mind without people like them 
answering the call and volunteering their time to protect our 
communities.
  In Delaware, we are incredibly proud to have so many wonderful 
volunteer firefighters

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up and down our state. I am proud to be their Congresswoman, and 
especially as a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I am 
proud to be their champion in the House of Representatives.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my congratulations to 
everyone at the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company for this historic 
accomplishment and thank them for their selfless service. Here's to the 
next hundred years.

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