[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEPTUNE HOSE COMPANY NO. 1

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Long 
Branch Fire Department's Neptune Hose Company No. 1 on the 150th 
anniversary of its founding. Neptune Hose Company No. 1 continues to 
live up to its motto ``Semper Paratus'' (``Always Ready'') to ensure 
the safety of Long Branch residents and its dedication is truly 
deserving of this body's recognition.
  The first organized fire company in Monmouth County, Neptune Hose 
Company No. 1, originally known as the Neptune Hook and Ladder Company 
No. 1, was founded by Dr. James O. Green in 1866. The name was changed 
in September 1877 to reflect Long Branch's new public water system and 
fire hydrants. Initially maintained by share and stock holders, the 
company chartered as Neptune Hose Company No. 1 on November 10, 1877. 
Over the years, the company was housed at different locations, finally 
settling at its current property in January 1906. It underwent 
renovations from 1974 until 1975 to update and expand the structure and 
again in 2007 to repair and restore the second floor.
  Neptune Hose Company No. 1 was one of the three fire companies, along 
with Oceanic Fire Engine Company No. 1 and the Atlantic Fire Engine and 
Hook and Ladder Company No. 2, to organize the Long Branch Fire 
Department on November 2, 1878. Since the inception of the department, 
sixteen members of Neptune Hose Company No. 1 have served as Chief.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing the 150th anniversary of Neptune Hose Company No. 1 and 
thanking its members for upholding the duty to serve and protect the 
community.

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