[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10626]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO MINISINK HOOK & LADDER COMPANY #1 ON 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Ms. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, volunteer service is vital in the basic 
framework of our nation. Without those sacrificing their time, energy, 
and efforts for the benefit of others we could not advance as a 
society.
  It is in this notion of service that those in need are given 
opportunity. It is because of people who dedicate their life to helping 
others that our communities flourish and lives are changed.
  The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in thousands of 
communities with the dedicated service provided by volunteer 
firefighters. Their reward is not monetary, but is in the lives they 
change, people they save and those they protect day in and day out.
  On June 10, 2006, the Minisink Hook & Ladder Company #1 will 
celebrate 100 years of courageous service to the people of Orange 
County, New York. On behalf of the people of the 19th Congressional 
District, in recognition of a century of service I proudly commemorate 
this momentous achievement. I congratulate and wish the Minisink Hook & 
Ladder Company continued success in serving the public and keeping 
people safe.

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