[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 77 (Thursday, May 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 MEMBERS OF EAST NORRITON ENGINE COMPANY WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor seven members of the 
East Norriton Fire Engine Company. For over 30 years these fine 
individuals--Joseph Rothwein, George Myers, Joseph M. Pfizenmayer, 
Douglas Lindberg Sr., Donald Huston, Henry M. Carneavale, and Joseph T. 
Lesinski--have dedicated over a third of their lives, 242 years total, 
to saving life and property for East Norriton Township and the 
surrounding communities.
  Joseph Rothwein is a 30-year member who has held numerous positions 
within the Company. He served on and chaired the Board of Trustees, 
held elected office as Financial Secretary for over 20 years, and was a 
recipient of the Life Membership Award in 1995.
  George Myers, a 31-year member, is the current Assistant Fire Chief 
and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He has held such positions as 
Fire Chief and Chief Engineer of the Company and presently is a 
training instructor at the Montgomery County Fire Academy and 
Pennsylvania Fire Academy. George is a two-time recipient of the Fire 
Fighter of the Year Award and received the Life Membership Award in 
1991.
  Joseph M. Pfizenmayer, a 32-year member, and current East Norriton 
Township Fire Marshall, has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees 
and held numerous elected positions including Assistant Fire Chief. He 
was a training instructor at the Montgomery County Fire Academy and was 
Chairman of the Montgomery Fire Advisory Board. Joe is a recipient of 
the Fighter of the Year Award and was presented the Life Membership 
Award in 1991.
  Douglas Lindberg Sr., a 33-year member, and current Vice Chairman of 
the Board of Trustees, has held numerous elected offices including Fire 
Chief and is currently a training officer at both the Montgomery County 
Fire Academy and the Pennsylvania Fire Academy. Doug was the first 
member of his Company to pass the Pennsylvania State Certification of 
Fire Fighter Level one and is a three-time recipient of the Fire 
Fighter of the Year Award. He received the Life Membership Award in 
1989.
  Donald Huston, a 36-year member, has held several elected positions 
including that of Fire Police Chief as well as serving on the Board of 
Trustees. Donald received the Life Membership Award in 1986.
  Henry M. Carneavale, a 43-year member, has held numerous elected 
positions, most notably that of Fire Police Chief while also serving on 
the Board of Trustees. Hank is a recipient of the Life Membership Award 
in 1979.
  Joseph T. Lesinski Sr., the senior member of this group at 47 years, 
and former Fire Chief and a 17-year line officer, has held several 
elected positions during his tenure, including Chairman of the Board of 
Trustees. Joe has the distinction of founding the first fire school in 
East Norriton. He is a current Senior Training Instructor at the 
Montgomery County Fire Academy and Pennsylvania Fire Academy and two-
time recipient of the Fire Fighter of the Year Award and in 1975 he 
received the Life Membership Award.
  The contributions of these fine men cannot be honored or praised 
enough by their fellow citizens. Their ongoing leadership and 
commitment to the East Norriton Fire Engine Company has made their 
community a safer place to live now and in the future.

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