[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN CELEBRATION OF NFPA'S CENTENNIAL

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 1996

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] as it celebrates its 
100th anniversary. Organized in 1896, the NFPA is an international 
nonprofit organization with headquarters in Quincy, MA. Over 68,000 
members and 300 employees are dedicated to helping all Americans reduce 
the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically 
based consensus codes and standards, research and education for fire 
and related safety issues.
  The NFPA's national consensus codes and standards are respected 
worldwide. Over 5,300 individuals serve voluntarily on technical 
committees that develop over 300 safety codes and standards which are 
widely adopted and enforced throughout the land. Among the most widely 
used codes are the ``National Electric Code,'' the ``Life Safety 
Code,'' the ``Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,'' the ``Standard 
for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,'' the ``Standard for the 
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases,'' ``National Fire 
Alarm Code,'' and the ``Standard for Health Care Facilities.'' These 
documents, when adopted by Federal, State, or local government make our 
daily lives safer. From the buildings we live in to the training of the 
firefighters who dedicate themselves to protecting lives and preserving 
property, the NFPA has been the leader in advocating fire safety 
throughout its 100 years.
  NFPA presents its public education programs about fire safety in a 
positive, nonthreatening manner to children. The ``Learn Not to Burn 
[LNTB]'' curriculum stresses how to prevent fires and teaches basic 
fire safety behavior. This successful program is used by schools in all 
50 States and is credited with saving over 300 lives.
  At the Eighth Annual Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on April 30, 
NFPA was honored with the Congressional Fire Services Institute's 
Partnership Award. This award recognizes NFPA's outstanding commitment 
to the fire service community and its many contributions to fire 
safety.
  I would like to invite the U.S. Congress to join me in congratulating 
NFPA on this historic anniversary. As the association enters its second 
century, its dedicated membership will continue to make the United 
States a safe place for all Americans.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating NFPA on its 100th 
anniversary.

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