[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 762]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      COMMENDING DISTRICT 02 FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR A JOB WELL DONE

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2008

  Mr. ISRAEL. Madam, Speaker. I rise today to congratulate the brave 
men and women from the Deer Park, Lindenhurst, North Babylon, West 
Babylon and Wyandanch Fire Departments. There is no question as to why 
the firefighters belonging to the FDNY are considered New York's 
bravest. The exemplary behavior and actions of these fine individuals 
represent just that, bravery.
  When a fire broke out at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church in 
Wyandanch fire fighters' from not only this town, but surrounding 
towns, joined together. They used their resources and managed to put 
out a fire that was large enough to severely damage the church rectory, 
food pantry, and community outreach center. They managed to achieve 
this with no fatalities or injuries.
  Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church has provided outreach services 
for over 30 years. While it saddens me that an individual would 
intentionally start a fire at a place that has provided such charity, I 
feel a sense of ease at knowing that the brave fire fighters worked so 
quickly to counter these acts.
  In closing, Madam Speaker, I want to commend the emergency responders 
for their bravery and a job well done. I would also like to express my 
deep gratitude to these men and women for their services not only on 
December 30th but on every day that they go out and risk their lives 
for others.

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