[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF CLARENCE D. BROCKLEBANK, SR.

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I join with the Port-Au-Peck Chemical Hose 
Company No. 1 in Oceanport, New Jersey in recognizing Clarence D. 
``Buddy'' Brocklebank for his 50 years of continuous, active service to 
the company. Mr. Brocklebank's outstanding record will be honored at 
the fire company's 37th Annual ``Old Timer's Night'' on October 20, 
2014.
  As the only member to accomplish this record in the company's 98 year 
history, Mr. Brocklebank's achievement is truly commendable. At 80 
years of age, Mr. Brocklebank continues to maintain active duty at the 
fire company, fulfilling the Emergency Services Volunteer Length of 
Service Award Program (LOSAP) requirement to make 50 percent of the 
company fire calls, meetings and borough functions listed in the 
program. Mr. Brocklebank has served as Captain, Chief, President and 
Trustee of the company, and became a life member in 1989.
  In addition to his service to Port-Au-Peck Chemical Hose Company No. 
1, Mr. Brocklebank also joined the Oceanport, Monmouth County and State 
Relief and Exempt Fireman's Association, the Oceanport Ex-Chiefs 
Association, the Port-Au-Peck Benevolent Association and the Oceanport 
Fire Police Unit. He is also a life member of the New Jersey State 
Fireman's Association.
  Mr. Brocklebank was born on July 14, 1934 and has been a resident of 
Oceanport since 1964, joining the Port-Au-Peck Chemical Hose Company 
No. 1 in April of the same year. He and his wife, Patricia, are the 
parents of Donald, Jr. and Matt and grandparents of 5 grandchildren and 
4 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, it is my great honor to pay tribute to 
Clarence D. Brocklebank, Sr. for his 50 years of continuous, active 
service to Port-Au-Peck Chemical Hose Company No. 1. His remarkable 
dedication and duty to his community is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.

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