[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 6 (Friday, January 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ACKNOWLEDGING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SILVERDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE 
                                  CO.

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 10, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, we are proud to acknowledge the 100th 
anniversary of the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Co. and commend the early 
founders and today's volunteers for contributing to the safety and 
protection of their neighbors from one generation to the next. The 
Silverdale Volunteer Fire Co. has prevailed as a well-trained, 
dedicated company of first responders. In November 1914, a fire in a 
local bakery was the impetus for the formation of the first volunteer 
fire company in the small borough of Silverdale, Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania. The new company's first fire call came on Aug. 8, 1915--a 
result of a lightning strike at a farmer's barn. Since then, many 
Silverdale residents demonstrated their dedication through involvement 
with the company, helping it grow along with their thriving community. 
Heartiest congratulations to the officers and members of the Silverdale 
Volunteer Fire Co., who continue to safeguard the community around the 
clock, reflecting a century of public service at its best.

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