[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 128 (Thursday, October 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF RUDOLPH ``RUDY'' MANZ

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 2, 2002

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
an outstanding member of our community and of New Jersey--Rudolph 
``Rudy'' Manz, who this year completes fifty years of service to the 
Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. 
Rudy is an outstanding example of the type of person who makes Bergen 
County, our state, and our Nation such a wonderful place. He 
exemplifies the American values that have made our country great.
  The list of Rudy's contributions to the families of Bergen County and 
New Jersey is innumerable. Rudy joined the Franklin Lakes Volunteer 
Fire Department on March 3, 1952. In the more than fifty years since, 
he has served in almost every capacity, from Chief Engineer to Chief of 
the Department. In 1972, and again in 1988, Rudy was honored as 
Firefighter of the Year. He is a thirty-year member of the New Jersey 
State Fire Chief's Association, and is a Past President, Life Member, 
and Member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey/New York 
Volunteer Fireman's Association.
  Perhaps more amazing, while Rudy has given so much of his time and 
energy to the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for the past 
half-century, his dedication to service and his community does not end 
there. Rudy serves as a hospitality minister at the Most Blessed 
Sacrament Church, has delivered Meals on Wheels to those in need, has 
been a Charter Member of the Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association, 
and is a life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5702. It is 
little surprise that in 1996, Rudy was honored as ``Volunteer of the 
Year'' in Franklin Lakes.
  In recognition of all that Rudy has given, on October 19, 2002, the 
Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department will honor Rudy with a dinner 
in tribute recognizing his fifty years of service. Rudy's justified 
pride in this accomplishments is shared by his wife of fifty-two years, 
Anna, his four children, and his ten grandchildren. In these times, 
where America most needs its heroes, Rudolph ``Rudy'' Manz should serve 
as an inspiration and example to all.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating Rudy Manz on his fifty years of dedicated 
service to the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, and saluting 
the countless contributions he has made to the lives of so many 
residents of New Jersey.

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