[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
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                       TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR MERCURIO

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, the destruction wrought by the large fires 
in Colorado and Arizona make this an appropriate occasion to honor all 
those who seek to prevent and mitigate the awful destructive power of 
fire.
  Let me take a moment to commend one individual, Arthur Mercurio, for 
his lifelong service to the cause of fire prevention. He recently 
received the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Fire Prevention 
Award for his efforts. As a member of of Collingswood (NJ) Volunteer 
Fire Company #1 for 52 years, he has been an advocate for fire 
prevention and safety. As President of the company for 12 years, Mr. 
Mercurio was instrumental in developing a program to get smoke 
detectors to elderly and other high-risk citizens.
  Mr. Mercurio's lifelong dedication and leadership in the volunteer 
fire service should serve as a model and inspiration for firefighters 
everywhere and has strengthened my own commitment and enthusiasm for 
public service.

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