[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16334]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           SALUTE TO THE LIVINGSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 2015

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
100th Anniversary of the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, in 
Livingston, Texas.
  On August 23, 1915, the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department was 
officially established following a decision by the city to give Fire 
Chief Keenan Peebles full authority over the firefighting equipment, 
which at the time consisted of three hand pulled hose reels, a few fire 
hydrants, and three hose reel houses.
  During the last 100 years, 275 citizen firefighters have volunteered 
their time and energy to respond to 24,000 calls under the direction of 
17 fire chiefs. Currently, the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department has 
39 fire fighters operating out of three stations.
  Today, thanks to the support of the local community, the Livingston 
Volunteer Fire Department is as fully equipped and prepared as any 
department in Texas.
  In celebration of this important milestone, we thank all those who 
have served as volunteers at the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department 
for their commitment, dedication and bravery.




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