[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF THOMAS R. MACFARLAN

                                 ______
                                 

                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
retirement of Thomas R. Macfarlan.
  Congratulations to Thomas R. Macfarlan on the occasion of his 
retirement as Nockamixon Township's Emergency Management Coordinator. 
Beginning in June 1994, his tenure has been marked with outstanding 
contributions to the safety and security of area residents. He wrote 
the township's first Emergency Operations Plan, which brought 
Nockamixon into compliance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management 
directive, helped write the first school district Emergency Management 
Operations Plan and many other effective plans to deal with emergency 
situations and events in Nockamixon. He has distinguished himself with 
responsible service and countless contributions to his community. Mr. 
Macfarlan also is known for the key role he played in development of 
regional EMA groups and under his direction, the Nockamixon EMA is 
acknowledged in many communities for its leadership in Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania and also New Jersey. Thomas R. Macfarlan leaves his post 
with the appreciation of the citizens he so willingly and ably served.

                          ____________________