[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF LINGOHOCKEN FIRE CO.--100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, as one of Bucks County's many volunteer 
fire companies, the Lingohocken Fire Company is celebrating 100 years 
of continuous service that began with caring, local farmers leaving the 
fields to answer a neighbor's call for help. This small cadre grew and 
soon a ``fire company'' was responding to the loud clanging of an old 
locomotive wheel that now hangs outside the firehouse as an historic 
reminder of those who answered the call. Today's volunteers are 21st 
century--trained in the use of modern equipment and well-prepared to 
protect lives and properties. They continue to work hard and last year, 
alone, they put in nearly 5,000 hours responding to fire calls, 
training, attending meetings and other company-related activities. We 
proudly acknowledge the Lingohocken Fire Co., serving Wrightstown 
Township and portions of Buckingham and Upper Makefield townships. 
Congratulations on your 100th anniversary, outstanding public service, 
and for the example you set for others to follow.

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