[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1006]
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    RECOGNIZING THE BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE AND THE HIGH BRIDGE FIRE 
                 DEPARTMENT ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate the 
Borough of High Bridge on their 100th anniversary. A Borough rich in 
history and deep in tradition, High Bridge is deserving of many well 
wishes as they celebrate this special event.
  While the Borough will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, the 
community surrounding the original forge has existed for nearly 300 
years. High Bridge was named for a 1,300 foot long bridge originally 
constructed in the early 1800's. While the bridge was deemed too costly 
to maintain and was subsequently filled in with an embankment, the 
citizens have continued to prosper throughout its history. Originally 
only a farming community, High Bridge has developed into a community of 
many facets.
  Also on this day, we celebrate the centennial of the High Bridge Fire 
Department and its Fire Chief, Jeffrey Smith. The department has served 
the High Bridge Community for 100 years, providing it with dedicated 
service and excellent protection. Every morning, these individuals wake 
up and put their lives on the line in order to protect the community. I 
applaud each and every one of them for their efforts.
  High Bridge's excellent school system was founded in 1925 and has 
continued to function as one of the finest in the state. Dating back to 
the revolutionary times, the beautiful landscape and homes of High 
Bridge have survived difficult times much like its citizens. It is for 
this determination and success that I commend the borough and offer my 
warmest congratulations on this momentous occasion. Congratulations to 
Mayor Alfred Schweikert III and the Borough Council on this special 
day.

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