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For Release: Friday, August 22, 2008
Contact: Mary Shalapin: 618-233-8026

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO PRESENTS GRANT CHECK TO THE COELLO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Coello -On Thursday, August 21, 2008 U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) presented a check representing grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Mayor Dennis Harland and Fire Chief Loren Lefler at the Coello Fire Department.

The mock check, in the amount of $47,861, represents an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The Coello Fire Department will use these funds to purchase operations and safety equipment.

The Assistance to Firefighters Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program seeks to enhance the ability of local fire departments to respond to fire and fire-related hazards in their communities. Costello cosponsored the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program.

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Congressman Costello presents Assistance to Firefighters Grant Check to Mayor Dennis Harland and Fire Chief Loren Lefler at the Coello Fire Department.
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