[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 80 (Thursday, May 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E949]
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HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF MR. RALPH NEALMAN AND MR. EDWARD 
                                CAMPBELL

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2008

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Mr. 
Ralph Nealman and Mr. Edward Campbell for their 31 years of dedicated 
service to the Norriton Fire Engine Company, located in East Norriton 
Township, Pennsylvania. Mr. Nealman and Mr. Campbell will be honored 
for their long history of service with the Distinguished Lifetime 
Achievement Award on May 17, 2008 at the annual Norriton Fire Engine 
Company banquet.
  Before becoming a member of the Norriton Fire Engine Company in 1977, 
Mr. Nealman served his country for 27 years as a Sergeant First Class 
in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a member of the Company, he has served as 
Assistant Chief Engineer and Engineer, and has worked tirelessly on 
many committees, including the five he now chairs. Mr. Nealman has been 
a member of the Board of Trustees for 26 years, and he currently holds 
the position of Chairman of the Board.
  In 1997, Mr. Nealman was awarded Life Membership for his committed 
service to the Company. Additionally, he was a two-time recipient of 
the President's Award and a recipient of the Firefighter of the Year 
Award. Mr. Nealman's leadership included his successful efforts to 
establish the first driver qualification test for the Company and his 
foresight in creating a radio-funding account, which was essential to 
the Company's efforts to comply with new duties following the 9/11 
tragedy.
  Mr. Campbell also became a member of the Norriton Fire Engine Company 
in 1977, after serving two years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Campbell holds 
the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and has served 
as Assistant Engineer for many years. He has enthusiastically worked on 
the Building and Insurance Committees, and greatly improved the 
Company's insurance system. Mr. Campbell increased the Company's 
disability insurance plan, and helped to establish a joint payment plan 
designed to encourage youth involvement in the Company.
  Mr. Campbell is also the recipient of the President's Award and the 
Chief Engineer's Award. Additionally, he was awarded Life Membership in 
1997 in recognition of his untiring efforts on behalf of the people of 
East Norriton Township and the surrounding communities.
  So I ask, Madam Speaker, that my colleagues join me in honoring Ralph 
Nealman and Edward Campbell for leading two exemplary lives of service. 
They have spent 31 years protecting the lives and property of their 
neighbors throughout East Norriton Township and the surrounding areas. 
May their service be an inspiration to us all and the next generation 
of first-responders who dedicate their lives to protecting others.




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