[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15672-15673]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF THE LAKE CITIES FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the Lake Cities 
Fire Department for 50 years of volunteer service to the cities of 
Corinth, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores.
  The Lake Cities Volunteer Fire Department started in 1959 with 
several concerned citizens getting together a volunteer service to 
provide safety and fire protection for their cities.

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  Over the past 50 years the department has undergone numerous changes, 
culminating in the city of Corinth taking control of the department in 
2008 and contracting with the other cities for service. Today the 
department staffs trained first responders, 2 fire engines and 2 
ambulances. Each day the department strives to deliver the highest 
level of professional service to its residents.
  It is with great honor that I recognize the 50th anniversary of the 
Lake Cities Fire Department. The service and dedication of both the 
volunteer and paid firemen have kept these cities safe for 50 years. I 
am proud to represent the department and the brave men and women who 
serve there.

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