[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  RECOGNIZING KENHORST BOROUGH AND THE KENHORST VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. ON 
                         THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Borough 
of Kenhorst, Berks County and the Kenhorst Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 
upon their 75th Anniversary.
  It was a rally against an excessive streetlight tax that moved the 
residents of 6 neighborhoods in Cumru Township, Berks County to leave 
and form their own borough. Incorporated in August 1931, Kenhorst 
Borough was so named by combining two of the largest land parcels 
included in the new municipality--the Kendall Park and the Horst Family 
tract. With nearly 3,000 residents, Kenhorst is the 12th largest 
borough in Berks County and is situated outside of the City of Reading. 
It provides an excellent quality of life for its residents and is one 
of the outstanding municipalities of the County.
  The Fire Company has been serving the Borough and protecting the 
community since the late 1930s. Through these years, hundreds of 
community volunteers have provided exemplary firefighting and emergency 
services to their fellow citizens and this anniversary reminds present 
residents of their heroic service. The joint anniversary celebration 
taking place on Saturday, May 5 will involve a parade through town and 
fun and merriment for everyone.
  So I ask, Madam Speaker, that my colleagues join me today in 
congratulating the Borough of Kenhorst, Berks County and the Kenhorst 
Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 upon their 75th Anniversary.

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