[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 40 (Thursday, March 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E490]
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                        HONORING FRANK W. WHITE

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madame Speaker, it is with a 
heavy heart that I rise today to remember Frank White, the president 
and former chief of the Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad. I share the 
sadness felt by our entire community regarding Frank's recent passing, 
but his friends and family are surely proud of the legacy Frank leaves 
behind.
  Frank was a staple of the Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad from the 
day he joined in 1987 with his wife Marianne White, who also served as 
president. After leading the squad as its chief for 5 years, Frank was 
elected president of the organization. While performing many 
administrative and operational roles, Frank was the squad's strongest 
advocate in the community and at the municipal level, where he worked 
tirelessly. He was instrumental in bringing the organization a 
permanent home in Langhorne and was truly the voice of the squad in the 
community. Madame Speaker, his colleagues and those they serve are 
better for Frank's efforts and his dedication to the squad.
  But outside of his work with Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, 
Frank was the same approachable and caring man. Members of the 
community who were experiencing various problems would go to Frank for 
guidance and counsel and Frank always knew how to help. He had a unique 
desire to help others; he was welcoming to his friends and neighbors. 
People described him as the ``go-to-guy'' for almost anything. It was 
only natural when Frank decided to extend his public service to an 
official capacity by running for Middletown Township Supervisor. Those 
who asked him to run recognized in him the characteristics that had 
drawn people to him for years.
  Frank's commitment to public service was truly noble and one 
colleague described Frank as one of the most selfless people he had 
ever known. This is among the highest compliments one can be paid in 
our society, and as a community, we all owe Frank a debt of gratitude 
for his years of work. He not only made us safer, but served as an 
advocate and an inspiration to many others who followed his example. 
This includes his daughter Jessica, who has joined the squad. She is 
his youngest daughter and one of five children Frank leaves behind. 
Madam Speaker, his memory will be one that his wife and children can be 
proud of. He will be remembered for his compassion, selflessness and 
devotion, a legacy we should all strive to achieve.

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