[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1482-E1483]
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                      IN HONOR OF JOSEPH H. EVANS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a heroic Delaware 
firefighter, Joseph Evans, who tragically died in the line of duty at 
the age of 61. While responding to a house fire in the early hours of 
July 10th, 2005, Joe, an engineer with the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire 
Company, suffered a heart attack. Despite the best efforts of medical 
personnel, Joseph Evans passed away shortly after his arrival at the 
Nanticoke Hospital.
  For 41 years, Joseph Evans was a member of the Bridgeville Volunteer 
Fire Company. During his dedicated career with Station #72, Joe served 
in many capacities, including Director of Supplies, Assistant Chief 
Engineer, and Chief Engineer. In 1968, his work earned him recognition 
as Bridgeville's ``Fireman of the Year.'' Joe's efforts were not 
confined to Bridgeville; he also served with the Sussex County 
Firemen's Association, the Sussex County Fire Chiefs Association, the 
Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association and the Del-Mar- Va Volunteer 
Firemen's Association.
  In addition to his work with the fire department, Joe was successful 
in other pursuits. As a young man, he distinguished himself 
athletically as a member of the 1962 Blue-Gold All Star Football team. 
A lifetime farmer, Joe also worked as a telephone lineman for Diamond 
State and later Bell Atlantic, where he received the company's Spirit 
of Excellence Award.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, Joseph Evans heroically gave his life in the 
service of others. This dedication, which is typical of firemen 
throughout the United States, is a testament to his courage and 
selflessness. I join my colleagues in remembering Joe's contributions

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and offer my sincerest sympathy to both his family and his colleagues 
at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company.

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