[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 127 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1337]
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               LINGLESTOWN FIRE COMPANY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2014

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Linglestown Fire 
Company as they celebrate their 80th anniversary.
   The Linglestown Fire Company was officially founded in 1934 after a 
local barn caught fire during the month of February. However, attempts 
to create a fire company for the area date back to the mid 1700s, at 
which time Linglestown was established as the third oldest community in 
Dauphin County. While the company began with simple technology and 
resources, it has continued to undergo many changes in an effort to 
better improve service for the people of Linglestown and the 
surrounding areas. The Linglestown Fire Company is currently staffed by 
52 active firefighters, as well as dozens of wildland firefighters, 
emergency medical technicians, fire police, and other members who 
provide support. These brave men and women repeatedly put their lives 
on the line to keep the people of Linglestown safe.
   Mr. Speaker, on the 80th anniversary of its founding, I thank all of 
the members of the Linglestown Fire Company, past and present, for 
their continued efforts to protect the citizens of Linglestown and 
Dauphin County, and wish the organization many more years of successful 
service.

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