[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 122 (Monday, September 9, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THE FIREMAN'S MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION'S 100TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, today I rise to salute one of 
New Jersey's finest enduring examples of public service. On September 
10, 1996, the New Jersey Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association will 
meet for the 100th time at its annual convention in Atlantic City.
  Since it was established on December 11, 1897, the New Jersey 
Fireman's Mutual Benevolent Association has had a tremendously positive 
impact on its members, their families and the general public. For the 
past century NJFMBA has conducted fire safety programs in our schools. 
They have worked tirelessly for burn victims through their fund raising 
efforts, and they have helped to establish state of the art burn 
centers in several New Jersey hospitals.
  Mr. President, the life of a firefighter is among the most demanding 
of professions. They answer every alarm and risk their lives to protect 
our communities. They hold the line against our most devastating 
natural enemy, uncontrolled fire. We live and work every day under the 
security and safety that firefighters provide.
  Mr. President, it is with great pleasure and gratitude that I 
acknowledge the efforts, accomplishments and heroism of the 5,000 
members of the New Jersey Fireman's Mutual Benefit Association.

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