[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10924]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO KARL AND LINDA BENNETT

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Karl and 
Linda Bennett of Calabash, North Carolina, for their twelve years of 
service to the Calabash Fire Department as they plan to retire on June 
30th. Mr. Bennett serves as the Calabash Fire Chief while his wife 
serves as Administrative Assistant and Board Secretary for the 
department.
  When Mr. and Mrs. Bennett first settled in North Carolina twelve 
years ago, they were retiring from their positions as fire volunteers 
with the Ravena, New York Fire Department, where they met and 
eventually married. Gradually, however, they became involved in another 
full time profession with the Calabash Fire Department. Now, after 
twelve years of dedication, they are retiring from their posts and will 
serve simply on a voluntary basis.
  Mr. and Mrs. Bennett truly are examples of enduring public service 
and hard work. I have worked with them through the years on several 
federal projects and programs to help the Calabash Fire Department, and 
I know personally the absolute devotion, admirable dedication, and 
awesome determination that they have demonstrated in their commitment. 
I stand today to express my appreciation for their active efforts to 
protect their fellow citizens. Madam Speaker, let us honor this 
couple's honorable dedication as their official service to the Town of 
Calabash comes to a close.

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