[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      H. STEVEN SMEDLEY, WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 2014

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor H. Steven Smedley, a 
member of West Hanover Township Fire Company No. 1 and the recipient of 
the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award.
   Mr. Smedley joined the West Hanover Twp. Fire Co. No. 1 on November 
4, 1980 and quickly developed a passion for the fire service. In the 33 
years he has been with the Fire Company, he has taken on many important 
leadership roles including 1st and 2nd Lieutenant; 1st and 2nd Captain; 
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Assistant Chief; and Deputy Chief. Additionally, he 
has served as Recording Secretary, Vice President, President and 
Trustee and fulfilled the duties of an Apparatus Truck Foreman and 
Chief Engineer for the organization. Outside the fire company, Mr. 
Smedley has been active in the Dauphin County Fireman's Association, 
Dauphin County Fire Chief's Association, and the Dauphin County 
Hazardous Materials Response Team.
   Mr. Speaker, for 33 years H. Steven Smedley has devoted his life to 
West Hanover Township Fire Company No. 1. Therefore, I commend him for 
his hard work and dedication and wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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