[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLUVANNA FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2026

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
Fluvanna Fire Department as it celebrates 100 years of dedicated 
service to the communities of Fluvanna, Jamestown, and the surrounding 
region of Chautauqua County, New York. Since its establishment in 1926, 
the department has stood as a pillar of courage, volunteerism, and 
community pride.
  The origins of the Fluvanna Fire Department trace back to 1925, 
following a devastating fire in the Elmhurst area that revealed the 
urgent need for organized local fire protection. In response, members 
of the community came together with determination and a shared sense of 
duty to formally organize what would become the Fluvanna Fire 
Department. Through fundraising, volunteer labor, and steadfast 
commitment, the department purchased its first firefighting apparatus 
and began a century-long tradition of protecting lives and property.
  Over the past 100 years, generations of volunteer firefighters, 
emergency medical personnel, fire police, and support members have 
answered the call at all hours of the day and night. From structure 
fires and motor vehicle accidents to medical emergencies and rescue 
operations, the department has consistently demonstrated 
professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication to public 
safety. Today, the department continues to provide critical fire and 
emergency medical services to the Fluvanna community while remaining 
deeply rooted in the values of volunteer service.
  As the Fluvanna Fire Department celebrates this historic milestone, 
we honor not only its proud history, but also the generations of 
volunteers whose sacrifice and dedication have made this achievement 
possible. Their service reflects the very best of Western New York and 
serves as an example of selflessness and civic commitment for future 
generations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that the United States House of Representatives 
join me in recognizing the Fluvanna Fire Department on its 100th 
Anniversary and in thanking its past and present members for a century 
of honorable and distinguished service to the people of Chautauqua 
County and New York State.

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