April 1, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 56 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E374-E375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING ROBERT MILTON'S 70 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE JORDAN FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 1, 2019

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Robert E. 
Milton's 70 years of active service with the Jordan Fire Department. 
Robert has dedicated his life to serving his country and community, and 
Central New York has benefitted tremendously from his efforts.
   Robert Milton first gained service experience in the United States 
Navy, where he received fire training and was inspired to further 
protect his community. Upon leaving the Navy in 1950, he started with 
the Jordan Fire Department as an officer. Robert quickly became a 
leader within the department and reached the rank of fire chief in 
1959.

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   Robert diligently led the Jordan Fire Department during his time as 
fire chief, overseeing key initiatives and was at the forefront of 
several important events. The department hosted two O.C.V.F.A. 
Conventions under his leadership, one in 1960 and the other in 1970. 
These were the first conventions hosted by the department since 1937. 
Additionally, Robert oversaw the building of a new firehouse in 1964 
and an expansion to the new structure in 1967 during his tenure as fire 
chief.
   Robert stepped down as fire chief in 1977 but has served on the 
Jordan Fire Department board of directors since 1984. He has continued 
to respond to fires ever since stepping down as fire chief, and 
answered 93 alarms in 2018.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in 
honoring the remarkable firefighting career of Robert E. Milton. He has 
risked his life to protect Central New Yorkers from fire threats 
throughout his life and the Jordan Fire Department thrived under his 
leadership as fire chief. First responders like Robert are essential in 
communities around the country and I thank Robert for his long history 
of service.

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