[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 82 (Thursday, May 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       IN HONOR OF THE TREMENDOUS PUBLIC SERVICE OF FRED WINKLER

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the tremendous public service of Fred Winkler of Hillsdale, New 
Jersey. At 80 years old, he is the longest-serving volunteer in the 
Hillsdale Fired Department and he shows no signs of slowing down.
  Fred Winkler joined the fire department about 60 years ago when he 
returned from his service in the Navy Air Corps during World War II. He 
helped to start their ambulance corps and served as the fire 
department's chief in 1956 and president in 1958. His extraordinary 
dedication to the Hillsdale Fire Department earned him the Firefighter 
of the Year award in 1982.
  In addition to the time he devotes to the fire department, Fred 
Winkler is also committed to his role in other parts of his community. 
He helped to start a fishing program for young people through his 
involvement with Friends of the Pascack Brook. He is active with the 
veterans' community through his local American Legion. And, Fred 
Winkler spent 10 years helping to renovate the landmark Hillsdale 
Railroad Station.
  About 10 years ago, the borough of Hillsdale honored Fred Winkler for 
his true sense of service to his community by naming a street after 
him. This coming Sunday, the Hillsdale Fire Department will honor him 
with a firehouse open house. It is a great privilege to join his proud 
neighbors in honoring the shining example of public service that is the 
life of Fred Winkler and I commend him for his dedication to his 
community.

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