[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 59 (Monday, May 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E722-E723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING MR. BOB WILLARD FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2000

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate Mr. Bob Willard for 50 
years of service on the active crew of the Glenside Fire Company. Mr. 
Willard joined the fire department in 1949 and quickly rose up through 
the ranks. In less than 5 years, Mr. Willard was promoted to 
lieutenant. Four years later he

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moved up to captain. He served as captain for a year and was then 
elected deputy chief. Mr. Willard served as deputy chief for 17 years, 
tying the company record. He has also served as the company's vice 
president for the past 25 years.
  I am proud to have such a civic minded and hard-working constituent 
in the community. As a leader in the Glenside Fire Department, Mr. 
Willard has impacted the lives of countless individuals. The residents 
of Glenside have long benefited from his service and that of the entire 
Glenside Fire Department. I applaud the Glenside Fire Department for 
honoring Mr. Willard and I enthusiastically concur with their 
recognition of his leadership.

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