[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14631]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              PLAISTOW FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 101ST ANNIVERSARY

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 
Plaistow Fire Department, as this year marks the 101st anniversary of 
its founding.
  The department was established on August 9, 1915, and was originally 
known as the Plaistow Volunteer Fire Company. It was formed with the 
objective of providing better fire protection for the community and 
served as an active working organization in order to protect the 
citizens of Plaistow. In 1915, the town noted ``we have a village, the 
best in the State and would seem almost criminal not to protect our 
property and our beautiful shade trees, which, if destroyed by fire, 
would be a great loss to the town.''
  The Plaistow Fire Department is comprised of full-time and on-call 
staff who are dedicated and professional individuals that are committed 
to serving the town of Plaistow and our State. Importantly, Plaistow 
placed an emphasis on inviting all of its residents to contribute to 
safety and ``most earnestly invite the co-operation of every citizen in 
this matter of fire protection and extend a most cordial welcome to 
everyone to attend its meetings and try-outs.''
  Today the Plaistow Fire Department remains committed to responding to 
every call in a safe and professional manner to protect the lives and 
property of its citizens. We ask so much of our firefighters and first 
responders, and we will be forever grateful for the selfless nature of 
their service.
  On behalf of the people of New Hampshire, I join with the residents 
of Plaistow in celebrating the 101st anniversary of the Plaistow Fire 
Department and wish them continued success in the years to 
come.

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