[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 156 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2050]
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                HONORING THE NEW HOPE EAGLE FIRE COMPANY

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2010

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor members of the New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company: President/
Fire Fighter Jim Finn; Chief Craig Forbes; Deputy Chief Frank Cosner, 
Jr.; Fire Fighter Keith McMullen; Fire Marshal Daryl Jurbala; Company 
Secretary Linda Rowe, and Fire Fighter/Safety Officer Frank Cosner, Sr.
  On September 31, 2010, a giant construction barge broke free of its 
anchoring mechanisms and began drifting down the Delaware River toward 
the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. This barge was meant to be a work 
platform and was equipped with a lifter and small crane, which could 
have caused major damage to the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. Without 
the crucial decisionmaking and help of the New Hope Fire Company and 
its volunteers, this could have ended in disaster. They displayed 
incredible skill and bravery in their actions and for that they are 
honored.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize and honor the individuals for 
their bravery and quick thinking in a time of great distress. I am 
honored to serve as their Congressman.

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