[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[House]
[Pages 12126-12127]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KATONAH FIRE DEPARTMENT

  (Mrs. KELLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to proudly mark the 125th 
anniversary of the Katonah, New York Volunteer Fire Department. It 
truly takes

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hard work and dedication by its members to provide quality fire 
protection services for over a century.
  Formed in 1874, just after a major fire which nearly resulted in the 
destruction of the entire town, the Katonah Fire Department has grown 
to over 100 active, hardworking volunteer firemen and emergency medical 
service personnel.
  The history of this incredible organization has turned out to be a 
long and illustrious story of bravery and commitment to the residents 
of Katonah. They have progressed dramatically over the 125 years of 
existence from an old horse and carriage to the firefighting tactics 
and equipment of today.
  Today, more than ever, all over the country, we need people to 
volunteer to serve in our local fire and ambulance corps. The people of 
Katonah are proud of our men and women who volunteer to risk their 
lives every day to respond to any emergency at a moment's notice.
  Congratulations to them. Let us salute them on this auspicious 
occasion for the undaunted hard work they do to make Katonah a safer 
place.

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