[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 45 (Monday, March 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHAMPTON FIRE COMPANY #1

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Southampton Fire Company #1 for 100 years of 
distinguished service. Since their inception in 1909, Southampton Fire 
Company #1 has remained an all-volunteer fire department.
  On December 10, 1909, the first meeting of the Southampton Fire 
Company was held, and four years later they were incorporated with 88 
charter members. They utilized a variety of firefighting equipment 
through the years, such as a horse-drawn button hand pumper in 1913, a 
Ford Model T/Hale fire engine in 1921, and an 85-foot Hi-Ranger Snorkel 
elevated platform truck in 1965, the first of its kind in Bucks County.
  A major renovation of the firehouse was dedicated in May 2000 to the 
``past, present, and future members of the Southampton Fire Company #1, 
in recognition of their unselfish service to the citizens of Upper 
Southampton Township.'' Now, on the Fire Company's 100th Anniversary, 
we also extend our greatest thanks and appreciation for their 
unwavering service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing the Southampton 
Fire Company #1 for their 100 years of service to our families in Bucks 
County. I am honored to serve as their Congressman.

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