[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1874]
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      CLIFTON HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 30, 1996

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, next month, my friends at 
the Clifton Heights Fire Department will celebrate their 100th 
anniversary. Accordingly, I want to pay tribute to these Americans who 
have put their lives on the line daily to protect the citizens of 
Clifton Heights, PA.
  In 1896, by order of the courts, the Clifton Heights Fire Protection 
Association and the Clifton Heights Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company 
received their charters. For nearly 60 years, the two companies 
operated separately to provide the citizens of Clifton Heights with 
superb fire protection. In 1956, putting all rivalry aside, the two 
companies agreed to disband and join together to form one entity--the 
Clifton Heights Fire Company.
  Since 1956, the Clifton Heights Fire Company has been one of the best 
trained and most aggressive companies in Pennsylvania. With support 
from local officials and the community, the Clifton Heights Company has 
emerged as a model of excellence in firefighting capability. Over the 
years, the company has successfully procured only the best state-of-
the-art firefighting apparatus. Modern equipment combined with 
excellence in training has resulted in a first class company in which 
we can all take great pride.
  As a former volunteer fire chief and founder of the Congressional 
Fire Services Caucus, I know firsthand the dedication, determination, 
and hard work associated with the firefighting profession. Yet, all too 
often we take for granted our local fire and emergency service 
personnel.
  With this in mind, I want to thank the brave men and women of the 
Clifton Heights Fire Company for all they have done over the past 100 
years in making the community of Clifton Heights a safer place to live. 
Congratulations and I wish you luck in your next 100 years.

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