[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20604]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF RAY STEVENS, PRESIDENT OF THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to Ray Stevens, the outgoing President of the Delaware 
Volunteer Firemen's Association (DVFA). During his tenure, Ray has 
served with distinction in a variety of positions within Delaware's 
Fire Service.
  Originally joining the Selbyville, Delaware Volunteer Fire Company in 
July of 1967, Ray remains an active member to this day. From 1968 
through 1971, Ray served as the 1st and 2nd Assistant Chief of the 
Selbyville Delaware Volunteer Fire Company. In 1972, he served as the 
Chief of the Selbyville Fire Company, a post he would hold again from 
1996-1997.
  In his 38 years, Ray has served the Selbyville Fire Company in a 
variety of other positions, including work as Assistant Treasurer, a 
32-year stint as an Engineer, and his current work as both a human 
resources officer and a safety officer. After serving as President of 
the Selbyville Fire Company, Ray moved to the Sussex County Volunteer 
Firemen's Association, where he would serve as President from 1999-
2000.
  As you know, firefighters are of critical importance to our society. 
In order to be as effective as possible, they require dedicated and 
organized supporters. Over the past year, Ray has exemplified these 
qualities and effectively led the DVFA. For his hard work, both the 
State of Delaware and the United States of America are indebted to him.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to congratulate Mr. Stevens on 
his exceptional career of service and dedication. DVFA 1st Vice-
President and incoming President Ken Pyle and 2nd Vice-President Alan 
Robinson join me in congratulating Ray on his service as President of 
the DVFA.

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