[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
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                       PIONEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Pioneer Fire Company 
No.1 of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, which will celebrate its 145th 
anniversary on April 21, 2012.
  In 1867, merchants and citizens of Hazleton established the first 
volunteer fire company to protect the lives and property of their 
neighbors. Two years later, the borough council elected fifteen members 
and formally established the Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 of Hazleton. 
The company responded to their first fire at the Bramer household on 
July 5, 1869 at 1:45 p.m.
  Additionally, the pioneers have always been active within the 
community. After raising funds, the pioneers bought the first Hazleton 
community ambulance which began serving the community on July 2, 1952. 
They are also charter members of the Hazleton Little League and sponsor 
a team yearly.
  Mr. Speaker, for the last 145 years, the Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 
has proudly served the citizens of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Therefore, I 
commend all those pioneers who have given so unselfishly and to all 
those who have gone on to their eternal rest.

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