[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 178 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S12319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE BRIDGEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

 Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, today I offer my congratulations to 
Chief Jack Cannon and President Allen Parsons and the entire company as 
the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 100 years of 
service. The success of the fire company is a tribute to the many 
dedicated men and women who not only have served in the Bridgeville 
Fire Company, but have served the entire Bridgeville community in any 
number of ways, as well.
  Since 1909, the members of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company 
have protected the property and residents of this historic community. 
The fire company has reached many milestones throughout the years, 
including equipment upgrades, the formation of the Ladies Auxiliary, 
and moves to larger stations to accommodate growth and expansion. As it 
currently stands at 60 volunteer members and 2 professional emergency 
medical technicians, the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company represents 
a standard of excellence, answering over 300 fire calls and 800 
ambulance calls annually, night and day in all kinds of weather.
  Delaware's firefighters are dedicated and caring professionals who 
willingly put themselves at risk to protect the lives and property of 
their neighbors. We are all sincerely grateful for their continuing 
service. The hard work and dedication of these devoted volunteers is an 
inspiration to all. Moreover, the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company 
has crafted a tradition of superior and selfless service.
  I again congratulate the members on this momentous anniversary and 
look forward to hearing of their continued success for another hundred 
years and beyond.

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