[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF FIRE CHIEF RAY MILLER

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ray Miller, who has 
served as a volunteer member of the Dundee Fire Department for 58 
years. Mr. Miller has completed seven terms as fire chief, during which 
he has demonstrated unequivocal dedication to the fire service and the 
entire Dundee community.
  In recognition of Mr. Miller's service to the fire department, he has 
been honored with the Dundee Fire Department's Fireman of the Year 
Award six times. Mr. Miller also received the Yates County Roger A. 
Ribble Memorial Award in 1998 for his ``dedication to the fire service, 
embracing its traditions, and training its future members.''
  It is evident that Mr. Miller leads by example. Year after year, he 
leads the fire department in number of responses, ambulance calls, and 
extra work details. He provides an example for other members to follow, 
and inspires younger members to train and perform to the best of their 
abilities. Mr. Miller is well-known and respected throughout the 
community, and he is held in the highest regard by his fellow firemen. 
Anyone who knows Mr. Miller will attest to his character, work ethic, 
and countless contributions to the community.
  I am proud to recognize Ray Miller for his dedication to the fire 
department, and the invaluable contributions that he has made to the 
Dundee community over the past 58 years. It is a privilege to have a 
man of Mr. Miller's reputation in my district and I am honored to have 
this opportunity to recognize him today.

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