[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8236]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ROBERT LYNCH

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2007

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor 
one of my constituents, Robert P. Lynch, for his 65 years of service 
and commitment to the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department.
  Mr. Lynch joined the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department in May 
1942. Since then, he has served in every appointed and elected position 
in the fire department, including President, member of the Board of 
Directors, and Fire Chief, with over 15 years as Assistant Chief for 
Rescue. He has served as a Delegate or Alternate to the Maryland State 
Fireman's Association for an astonishing 52 years. Mr. Lynch has served 
his community at the county, state and national levels for scores of 
years and served as a Delegate to the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire 
and Rescue Association. He taught emergency care for nearly 20 years 
and continues to serve on committees and workgroups, playing an active 
role, attending nearly every function, and participating in every 
company meeting.
  Mr. Lynch retired from the United States Justice Department, where he 
served since 1941. He earned the American Legion's Citation for 
Meritorious Service. He was a devoted husband to Margaret, who was also 
active in the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, until her recent 
death.
  Thanks to the tireless and dedicated efforts of Robert P. Lynch, our 
community is a safer place to live and work. Mr. Lynch is an 
extraordinary and unselfish American and an inspiration to us all.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Mr. Lynch 
for his outstanding contributions to the people of the State of 
Maryland.

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