[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       LOWER ALSACE FIRE COMPANY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Lower Alsace 
Fire Company on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
  On September 24, 1927, local citizens met at the Pleasant View Hotel 
to form the Community Volunteer Fire Company of Lower Alsace Township. 
In April 1928, the Company broke ground for the original building and, 
in September 1928, the building was dedicated. Soon after, the Company 
created the Ladies' Auxiliary, which faithfully served the community 
until 2001. The Company and the Auxiliary worked together to raise 
funds for the needed start-up firefighting equipment and continue to 
work hard to raise funds to maintain and acquire equipment necessary to 
protect the public.
  This fire company serves an area of six square miles with over 2,500 
residents. Currently, there are over 30 active firemen and five well-
maintained pieces of equipment that protect and serve the local 
community. This Company is equipped and trained to fight fires, respond 
to hazardous material incidents, provide advanced life support 
emergency medical services, participate in vehicle rescues, and partake 
in search and rescue missions.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring the 
members of the Community Volunteer Fire Company of Lower Alsace 
Township, Pennsylvania as they celebrate their 80th anniversary. We all 
extend our best wishes and heartfelt congratulations for the Company's 
years of exemplary community service and outstanding dedication to 
protecting the lives and property of area citizens.

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