[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12730]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VOORHEESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2002

  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to recognize with gratitude 
the 100th Anniversary of the Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department, 
which is located in my congressional district in Albany County, New 
York.
  For more than a century, members of the Voorheesville Volunteer Fire 
Department have put their lives on the line--day in and day out--to 
ensure the safety and well being of the citizens of the Village of 
Voorheesville and its surrounding communities.
  Founded April 1, 1902, the Voorheesville Fire Department enjoys a 
rich tradition of heroism and service. Never have these most admirable 
qualities been so honorably displayed than by the heroic rescue efforts 
of firefighters from across New York State following the terrorist 
attacks of September 11, 2001.
  Through their actions, Mr. Speaker, we understand true patriotism.
  The heroic efforts of our `First Responders' are finally being given 
the recognition they have always deserved.
  I proudly extend my highest regard to the Department's President, 
Richard Berger, to its Fire Chief, Michael Wiesmaier, and to all of the 
volunteer firefighters and their families. They have my best wishes for 
continued safe and successful service.

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