[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WELDON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY #3 ON ONE HUNDRED 
                            YEARS OF SERVICE

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2004

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Weldon 
Volunteer Fire Company #3 on its one hundred years of service to 
Glenside, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
  The fire company was established in 1904. Originally, it owned a 
single horse-drawn hose reel, which it had to house on a community 
member's property. From its difficult beginning, the company has 
expanded and moved into its current building, which provides space for 
its growing number of members and fire rescue vehicles. This expansion 
has allowed the company to serve over 55,000 people in Abington 
Township, including my family.
  The Weldon Fire Company holds strong values of volunteerism and 
community involvement. In my experiences with the company, I have seen 
its dedication to its past and present members and to the community. 
These basic principles will allow the company to prosper in the years 
to come. I thank the company and its volunteer members for their 
service to Abington Township. Again, I congratulate Weldon Volunteer 
Fire Company #3 on its 100th anniversary.

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