[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 130 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CRANBURY FIRE COMPANY

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Cranbury 
Fire Company as they celebrate 100 years of service to their community.
  It is my privilege and honor to recognize this group of men and women 
who have protected the citizens of Cranbury and surrounding towns for 
the past century.
  Since its formation in September 1898, members of the Cranbury Fire 
Company have placed their lives in harm's way in order to protect their 
fellow citizens.
  We have relied on their selfless sacrifices and have always felt a 
strong sense of security knowing that they will respond to us when our 
lives, homes and neighborhoods are in peril.
  Many times, we tend to take their services for granted and often do 
not acknowledge them for their hard work.
  I hope that all Americans will reflect on the dedication of our 
firefighters whenever we pass by their town's firehouse or see a truck 
responding to an emergency call. We all must recognize the daily 
sacrifice of these brave men and women.
  I extend my deepest appreciation and thanks to the Cranbury Fire 
Company for their efforts during the past century. It is my great 
pleasure to be able to recognize their work. Congratulations to all who 
have served in the company, those who presently serve and those who 
will carry on the Cranbury Fire Company's tradition of service into the 
new millennium.

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