[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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 HONORING DONALD G. LEY SR., VETERAN AND WOODBURY HEIGHTS FIRE MARSHAL

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Donald G. Ley Sr. for 
his five decades of service with the Woodbury Heights Fire Department. 
Currently serving as Fire Marshal and Safety Officer for the borough of 
Woodbury Heights, Mr. Ley is an inspirational example of American 
courage and heroism.
  Some aspire to retire young from their profession, but not Mr. Ley. 
At seventy-nine, Mr. Ley is still a firefighter. You will find him at 
the Woodbury firehouse any time throughout the day. A graduate of 
Drexel University, Mr. Ley found his calling in serving his community 
and country. As an Army veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Ley returned to 
the United States a decorated veteran and continued his tireless public 
service.
  In the Woodbury Heights Fire Department, Mr. Ley fought for the 
donation of an ambulance to begin emergency life support service in the 
1960s. He has held several positions within the company, including 
assistant chief, deputy chief, safety officer, fire marshal and 
secretary for relief associations. His public service record includes 
time as a disaster volunteer with the Red Cross and Mayor of Woodbury 
Heights.
  Over the years, Mr. Ley has been given several awards to recognize 
his consistent contributions to our community. The awards include the 
Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Certificate of Special 
Congressional Recognition and Distinguished Citizen Award, the 
Exceptional Duty Award in Gloucester County Fire Chiefs Association, 
the Unsung Hero Award--Russell Berrie Foundation and the Lifetime of 
Service Presidential Award.
  It takes tremendous valor to run into a burning building while 
everyone else is running out. As he begins his fifty-second year at 
Woodbury Heights Fire Department, let us take a moment to honor the 
dedication, professionalism and bravery Don demonstrates every day. The 
core values we aspire to teach our children are all exemplified by his 
courage and selflessness.

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