[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HORNORING THE KENNEDY FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2025

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate 
a proud rural fire department in my district, the Kennedy Fire 
Department, which is proudly marking its 100th year of service to its 
community and surrounding areas.
  Since 1925, the Kennedy Fire Department has stood as a symbol of 
courage, commitment, and community. For a full century, generations of 
volunteers have answered the call, not for accolades or attention, but 
out of a deep and abiding duty to protect their neighbors.
  This is a department that doesn't just show up, they step up. Whether 
it is a fire within their own town or a neighboring community in need, 
Kennedy's volunteers have never hesitated to offer support through 
mutual aid. When disaster strikes and the stakes are high, these men 
and women grab their gear and get moving, facing flames, chaos, and the 
unknown with unshakable resolve.
  Their station, nestled on Dailey Hill Road, is home to a well-
equipped fleet that reflects their forward-looking mindset. From modern 
engines and tankers to EMS response vehicles, Kennedy has made the 
investments needed to stay ready, and it shows.
  They are more than just emergency responders. They are leaders, 
mentors, and hometown heroes. The department is deeply woven into the 
fabric of the Kennedy community--organizing events, hosting parades, 
educating the public, and building the kind of trust that only comes 
from a hundred years of walking the walk.
  As the Representative for New York's 23rd District, it is my honor to 
recognize this incredible milestone and to thank every past and present 
member of the Kennedy Fire Department for their service. Their legacy 
is not only one of bravery, but one of relentless dedication to the 
people they serve.

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