[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HILLSIDE HOSE COMPANY #1 OF MORRIS TOWNSHIP 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2014

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Hillside 
Hose Company #1, located in the township of Morris, County of Morris, 
New Jersey, as it celebrates its Centennial.
  The Hillside Hose Company #1 was founded in 1914 by local citizens as 
a ``not-for-profit'' volunteer organization. The Company now serves as 
Station 3 of the Morris Township Fire Department, protecting more than 
22,000 residents. When needed, it also helps other municipalities' with 
mutual aid. Along with fighting fires, their dedicated volunteers also 
conduct neighborhood safety patrols and ensure safety for events such 
as the July 4th fireworks, graduation ceremonies, or other permitted 
events. Recently, Hillside Hose Company received a Unit Citation from 
the Morris Township Committee for exemplary service during the natural 
disaster of Hurricane Irene.
  Hillside Hose Company also provides community programs to their 
residents by hosting events for children at Halloween, and Christmas. 
Some of their most successful events include the Easter Egg Hunt, 
Halloween costume parade, and the annual Christmas tree fundraiser 
sale. These events are open to the public and have a high attendance of 
children that love to participate every year.
  A considerable amount of the Hillside Hose Company #1's budget 
supports scholarships for local students; youth sports teams, and 
donations to numerous charitable causes. Hillside awards $1,500 
scholarships to graduating high school seniors who pursue higher 
education.
  The Company takes pride in educating the residents they serve about 
the importance of smoke detectors and safety evacuation plans. They 
offer important information about when to change the batteries in the 
detectors and teaching children what to do in the event of a fire.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
everyone that is associated with the Hillside Hose Company #1, and as 
they celebrate their Centennial.

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