[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7262]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRATULATING THE NORTH CATAWBA FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT ON THEIR 
                            55TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2013

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members of 
the North Catawba Fire and Rescue Department as they mark their 55th 
anniversary.
   Committed and hardworking firefighters play a vital role in keeping 
our homes, businesses, and public places safe from the threat of deadly 
fires.
   The residents of North Catawba take comfort in knowing that these 
men and women are nearby in the event of an emergency.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 11th District of North Carolina, I 
congratulate the brave men and woman of North Catawba Fire and Rescue 
Department who are devoted to protecting lives. This sacrifice truly 
exemplifies the spirit of America.

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