[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO SOUTH FORK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF PENDLETON COUNTY

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor South Fork 
Volunteer Fire Department of Pendleton County, West Virginia which will 
be celebrating its 45th anniversary.
  South Fork Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated December 6, 
1962. Those serving as the first officers were President: Herald 
Williams, Vice-President: Fred Williams, Secretary: Carl Nesselrodt, 
and Treasurer: Orville Gum; and the original members also included 
Marvin Hartman, Albert Joseph, Sheridan Layman, Harold Miller, Harold 
Wilson, and Mervin Zirk. The formation of the fire department would not 
be possible without community involvement; the land and materials used 
for the construction of the original firehouse were all donated, many 
by the original members and officers.
  South Fork Volunteer Fire Department has expanded its facilities, 
equipment, and operations over its 45 year span. Construction was 
completed on March 20, 2004 for a new firehouse located on Route 21. 
South Fork Volunteer Fire Department now boasts 35 volunteer members, 
15 auxiliary members, and has a fleet of six vehicles.
  I would like to extend my gratitude to the past and current members 
of South Fork Volunteer Fire Department for providing safety to our 
citizens in times of emergency and dire need. Our first responders and 
volunteer fire departments represent the best of our communities.
  I extend congratulations to South Fork Volunteer Fire Department and 
all of those who have been involved with 45 successful years of serving 
and protecting the community of Brandywine.

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