[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NORWOOD-REDVALE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise before 
this body of Congress and this nation today to recognize the men and 
women of the Norwood-Redvale Volunteer Fire Department of Norwood, 
Colorado. Their heroic efforts are responsible for saving the lives and 
homes of many in my state, and it is my honor to pay tribute to their 
efforts today.
  On the night of December 29, 2002, there was a fire in a home south 
of Norwood. Although the home is occupied, there was no one present 
when the blaze started. The quick actions of the Norwood-Redvale 
Volunteer Fire Department saved the house, which sustained only minimal 
smoke damage. Almost the entire fire department responded, including 
four engines and the ambulance crew, adding up to more than fifteen VFD 
members on the scene who spent more than three long hours battling the 
flames.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise to recognize the 
Norwood-Redvale Volunteer Fire Department before this body of Congress 
and this nation. Their selfless and capable service is a credit to 
themselves and their families, and their dedication to community is a 
great asset to their neighbors and countrymen. I personally thank them 
for their efforts.

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