[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
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 HONORING THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROOKLAWN VOLUNTEER 
                              FIRE COMPANY

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Brooklawn Fire 
Company for its 100 years of service to the citizens of Brooklawn. The 
brave men of the Brooklawn Fire Company have consistently displayed 
true heroism and commitment throughout the past century. I thank them 
for their service.
  Founded in 1911, the Brooklawn Fire Company was originally two 
separate departments. After the Broadway Fire Company and Brooklawn 
Volunteer Company had served the area for a number of years, the two 
companies merged in order to increase efficiency and enhance coverage. 
On January 27, 1942, the two became the Brooklawn Volunteer Fire 
Company. Throughout this process, serving the community was always the 
top priority. To this day, the men of the Brooklawn Fire Company are 
active public servants and dedicated members of the community, 
sponsoring local events and fostering a sense of safety in the Borough 
of Brooklawn.
  With 2 stations, 25 active members, and 15 inactive members, the 
Brooklawn Fire Company is committed to the community. As volunteers, 
these citizen fire fighters are often wrongly overlooked. They have 
dedicated their time and energy to uphold a simple promise: to answer 
the call of duty whenever the fire alarm rings. Their sense of 
community reaches far beyond the borders of Brooklawn. When neighboring 
towns call for help, the Brooklawn Fire Company stands ready to serve. 
Today, I honor these men for continuing and keeping a century long 
tradition of service alive and thriving. Their heroism and sacrifice 
are exemplary for the Borough of Brooklawn and the entire South Jersey 
community.

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