[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20532]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A CENTURY OF SERVICE: ROBBINSDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT, ROBBINSDALE, MN

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2009

  Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary services provided by the Robbinsdale Fire Department 
throughout the past 100 years. Established in 1909; the Robbinsdale 
Fire Department has dutifully responded to fire calls, assisted 
neighboring communities, extinguished structure fires, grass fires, 
vehicle fires, responded to gas leaks, hazardous material spills, and 
advocated fire prevention through inspections and community education. 
The members of the fire department are residents of Robbinsdale who 
serve and protect their families, friends, and neighbors 365 days a 
year, regardless of the perilous nature of their work.
  I applaud their dedication and service to their community. The 
professionalism of the Robbinsdale Fire Department is an inspiration to 
those they serve. Their commitment to public service is honorable and I 
encourage all who encounter past, present or future members of the 
Robbinsdale Fire Department to thank them for their selfless service to 
their city. On behalf of the residents of Minnesota's Fifth 
Congressional District, I commend the members of the Robbinsdale Fire 
Department for their hard work and sacrifice and wish them well in 
their next century of service.

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