[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 72 (Friday, May 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO HARRY ``SKIP'' GOULD

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
Harry ``Skip'' Gould of Nutley, NJ who is being presented this evening 
with the 1997 Dr. Virginius D. Mattia Service Award in recognition of 
his 36 years of community service to the Township of Nutley.
  Skip serves the community in a volunteer capacity and remains an 
active member of the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad. 
Considering the average volunteer emergency medical technicians active 
participation is between 4 to 6 years, Skip's dedication is truly 
outstanding and noteworthy.
  Throughout his 36 years of service, Skip has compiled an impressive 
record. His volunteer hours are estimated to be over 75,000 and he has 
answered well over 5,100 calls for assistance. He has devoted thousands 
of hours to receiving training and providing training to other members. 
Skip has served eight terms as captain of the Nutley Volunteer 
Emergency and Rescue Squad and two terms as its president.
  In addition, Skip is also the mechanic who ensures that when someone 
needs emergency medical care, the ambulances and equipment are 
functioning at peak performance. All vehicles and equipment are 
maintained at the squad's headquarters by Skip, which eliminates a very 
substantial cost to the squad. He also leads the squad in the 
maintenance of the headquarter's building.
  Skip is looked upon throughout the State of New Jersey as a volunteer 
EMT [Emergency Medical Technician] with significant expertise in the 
emergency medical field. His vast knowledge has enabled new volunteers 
to learn from him and to develop their skills under his direction. He 
demands excellence in everything he does and the squad's ability to 
render the best possible care to the community is a direct result of 
his leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like for you to join me, our colleagues, Skip's 
family and friends, and the Township of Nutley in recognizing the 36 
years of outstanding dedication and leadership of Harry ``Skip'' Gould 
to the community.

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