[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING NESHANNOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

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                            HON. MIKE KELLY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today, I congratulate the 
Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Company on 75 years of faithful 
service to their community. Since 1940, the Neshannock Township 
Volunteer Fire Company has provided fire protection, emergency medical 
response, and technical rescue services to the nearly 10,000 citizens 
of Neshannock Township, as well as the surrounding communities of 
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The fire company, made up entirely of 
volunteers, responds to around 400 incidents per year, including 
structure fires, car accidents, medical emergencies, and hazardous 
material incidents. The volunteer responders complete at least 70 hours 
of training each year, with many members undertaking more than 100 
hours of training annually.
   I commend these volunteer responders for donating their time and 
efforts, especially for selflessly putting themselves in harm's way to 
keep their friends and neighbors safe. Communities across America rely 
on the generosity and courage of men and women like volunteer 
firefighters to maintain the safety and security of their farms, 
neighborhoods, towns, and villages. I congratulate the Neshannock 
Township Volunteer Fire Company for reaching this significant milestone 
and I wish them many more successful years of service.

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