[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9174]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING LAWTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2008

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to rise today in recognition 
of the Lawton Fire Department of Lawton, Michigan on the occasion of 
its 150th anniversary.
  Since 1858, Lawton firefighters have bravely served their fellow 
village residents, working endlessly to promote the health, safety, and 
well-being of their community. In addition to providing protection and 
emergency relief services, the department has actively invested itself 
in the Lawton community, positively impacting those lives they seek to 
protect.
  I am proud and fortunate to represent the citizens of Southwest 
Michigan because we believe in continually striving to improve our 
quality of life. Because of the fine work of courageous men and women 
at the Lawton Fire Department, Michigan is truly a better place to 
live.
  Again, it is my honor to stand today in recognition of the Lawton 
Fire Department for its 150 years of outstanding and selfless service 
to the residents of Lawton, Michigan.

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