[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE CAREER OF CHIEF JAMES J. MULLANE, JR.

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2008

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate retired 
Norristown Fire Department Chief James ``Jim'' J. Mullane, Jr., on his 
selection as president of the Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania. 
Jim's distinguished career as a firefighter started in April 1972 when 
he joined the Hancock Fire Company. He became assistant chief for the 
Norristown Fire Department in 1983 and served as chief from 1992 to 
1993.
  Jim also served as charter member and captain of the Norristown Dive 
Rescue Unit. In addition to protecting the community as a firefighter, 
Jim also was actively involved in the civic life of Norristown. He has 
been a member of the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board for the last 8 
years and has held the post of chairman of that panel.
  The members of the Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania have 
benefited from Jim's outstanding leadership and keen insight on 
emergency services issues since 1974. He has held the posts of 
southeast director, eastern vice president, senior vice president and 
chairman of an ad hoc committee instrumental in establishing 
Pennsylvania's Fire and Emergency Services Institute. The institute is 
a valuable tool for keeping fire departments and other first responders 
informed about grant opportunities and important State legislation.
  Jim will be installed as association president on Friday, September 
26, 2008, during the group's 129th convention in Gettysburg, 
Pennsylvania.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing James J. 
Mullane, Jr., for attaining this well-deserved leadership post and for 
commitment and work on behalf of all firefighters who bravely put their 
lives on the line to protect residents and property each day.




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