[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE CENTRE SQUARE FIRE COMPANY'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Centre Square Fire 
Company (CSFC), located in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, 
Pennsylvania, which is celebrating its centennial anniversary.
   One hundred years ago, on February 21, 1913, a group of property 
owners of Centre Square, Blue Bell and surrounding areas met at the 
Centre Square Hotel to explore the establishment of a fire company. The 
35 members of the founding group established the charter which reads, 
``The said Company is formed for the purpose of the support of fire 
engine, hook and ladder, hose company, for the purpose of protecting 
life and property, in case of fire. The said Corporation is to exist 
perpetually.'' These words hold true today.
   Over the years, the Centre Square Fire Company has served the 
residents of Montgomery County in fire protection and much more. Most 
recently, the Centre Square Fire Company took delivery of a 2013 Pierce 
Velocity 100 foot Platform ladder truck--capable of carrying 500 
gallons of water. Although it remains a 95 percent volunteer service, 
Centre Square has grown over the years to better serve the residents of 
Montgomery County.
   Once again, I congratulate the Centre Square Fire Company as they 
celebrate its one hundredth anniversary.

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