[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17825]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       HONORING RONALD E. TEATER

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                           HON. RONNIE SHOWS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 26, 1999

  Mr. SHOWS. Mr. Speaker, this morning, I would like to take a minute 
to tell my fellow colleagues and the American people about Ronald E. 
Teater. Mr. Teater is a great, faithful and hardworking Mississippian. 
He is the kind of person who should serve as a role model for all of 
us.
  I am telling you about Mr. Teater today because he is being honored 
this weekend by the Mendenhall, Mississippi Fire Department. Can you 
imagine being part of one organization for fifty years? Mr. Teater can 
because that is how long he has been faithfully serving the citizens of 
Mendenhall in their fire department. This dedication to the people of 
his community speaks loudly and clearly as to the good character of Mr. 
Teater.
  Ronald E. Teater is an American who fought for his nation during 
World War II in the United States Navy. Mr. Teater has also served the 
people of Mendenhall as a town alderman. He has been a man for all 
seasons. He has given his time in making all of our lives safer and 
better.
  And, I understand that Mr. Teater has no intentions of slowing down.
  Just think about being a fireman for 50 years. Think about the 
countless people he has protected. Think about the folks he has helped 
and consoled. We can never be thankful enough to our nation's 
firefighters. And, Mr. Teater goes at the top of the list.
  Ronald E. Teater is a person to admire, look up to and respect. He is 
a man that deserves our praise. To Mr. Teater I would like to say thank 
you. Thank you for serving, thank you for caring and thank you for 
giving your time, energy and efforts to make Mendenhall, Mississippi 
and America what they are today.

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