[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E227-E228]
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                        HONORING ROBERT WILLARD

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                          HON. CLAUDIA TENNEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 8, 2024

  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding New 
Yorker, Attica Fire Department Member, Robert Willard, for his 50 years 
of service to the community of Attica and the Attica Fire Department. 
On Saturday, March 9, 2024, members past and present from the Attica 
Fire Department will gather to honor him for his service.
  Robert Willard was born in Batavia, New York and raised in the Town 
of Attica in Wyoming County, New York, and began his service as a 
volunteer in 1973 with the Attica Fire Department. Throughout his years 
with the Attica Fire Department, he has responded to countless numbers 
of ambulance and fire responses. His excellent service has earned him 
the title of Fire Chief along with numerous other positions within the 
department.
  Robert worked for Westinghouse until its closure and spent his later 
years working for the Village of Attica before his retirement. Along 
with his passion for the fire department, Jay enjoys traveling in his 
spare time. Robert is a true family man. He is married to his wife 
Kathy, and they have two children and three grandchildren. When he is 
not spending time with his family, Robert enjoys hunting and camping.
  I thank Robert Willard for his incredible volunteer service providing 
protection to local homeowners, farmers, businesses, and schools in 
Wyoming County, New York. His many years of dedication have made the 
community a better place to live, and I wish him

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all the best in his many more years serving in the Attica Fire 
Department.

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