[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E947-E948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE HANOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 135 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 23, 2024

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Hanover 
volunteer Fire Department of Hanover, Illinois for celebrating their 
135th anniversary.
  In the 1800's, Hanover's file protection was virtually non-existent. 
The Hanover community rallied together to organize a fire company and 
purchased a Button hand fire engine in the summer of 1889. Later in 
1890, a 414-pound fire alarm bell was gifted to the fire company by the 
ladies of Hanover and a tower was built on the North side of the town 
hall to house it.
  On January 29, 1924, a new volunteer fire company was organized by 
twenty-two men. In the summer of 1942, the War Public Works Fire 
Station was built and was used by the Hanover Fire Department until 
another building, located at 201 Fillmore Street, was completed in 
1970. The Hanover Fire Department remains at that Fillmore Street 
location to this day.
  The illustrious history of the Hanover Fire Department is a testament 
to the strong spirit of community present in Illinois and demonstrates 
the importance of first responders and their service. As a Member of 
Congress, I will continue to support Illinois communities like Hanover 
and their emergency first responders who honorably serve their 
communities.
  For 135 years, the Hanover Fire Department has served the residents 
of Hanover and Hanover Township and is possibly the oldest and largest 
volunteer fire department in Illinois. Today, we celebrate the 
Department and commend its multitude of volunteer fire fighters for 
their dedication to Hanover. I extend my sincere congratulations to the 
Hanover Volunteer Fire Department of Illinois for a successful 135 
years, and I wish them even more success going forward.

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