Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, October 7, 1999

MEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Jill Homan October 7, 1 999 202/225-306 1 LOCAL UNION AWARDS CONGRESSMAN EHRLICH OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. was praised by the Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters Association for his consistent work on their behalf. During the ceremony, members of the local union presented Congressman Ehrlich with a commemorative axe and an official membership card to the International Association of Fire Fighters. Mr. Kevin O’Connor, Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters Association President, stated, “On behalf of the members of the association, we wanted to acknowledge Congressman Ehrlich’s longtime support and assistance to professional fire fighters. “Specifically, we are grateful for his co-sponsorship of HR 1 168, Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement (FIRE) Act, and H.R. 1093, the Public Safety Employer Employee Cooperation Act of 1999.” Congressman Ehrlich stated, “It gives me great pleasure to receive your union membership. I will carry my card proudly knowing that Baltimore County Fire Fighters appreciate my work on their behalf and recognize my successful legislative efforts. “Further, I will mount this outstanding gift of the ornamental axe on the wall in my Congressional office in Washington, D.C. It will serve as a reminder of my fellow union members in the 2nd Congressional District - from Dundalk, to Essex, to Aberdeen and Pasadena - and throughout Maryland.” ###