[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE BEACHWOOD BOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. NO. 1 ON THEIR 75TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 1997

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, on June 7, 1997, the Beachwood Borough 
Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will celebrate its 75th anniversary.
  Beachwood, NJ, established in 1917, is a sleepy hamlet located on the 
Toms River far removed from the hustle and bustle of the Jersey Shore 
tourist area. The residents of Beachwood have a long history of being 
friendly, open, and giving to those in need within their community. 
Nothing exemplifies this more than the volunteers who have given their 
time to help Beachwood fight fires within the town.
  Firefighters serve a unique and extremely important role in our 
society. Many of us take the duties performed by volunteer firefighters 
for granted. Each day, these individuals put their lives at risk in 
order to protect the public from tragedy.
  What is unique about volunteer firefighters is that they protect us 
without any financial compensation. Across the country, almost 90 
percent of the firefighters are volunteers. These volunteers spend many 
hours away from their families and jobs in order to protect us and our 
families. They do not fight fires for financial rewards. They fight 
fires for the love of their community.
  It is for this reason, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of 
Beachwood, I would like to thank the brave volunteers of the Beachwood 
Borough Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 for their service to their 
community and congratulate them on their 75th anniversary.

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