[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 139 (Tuesday, August 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
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                        RECOGNIZING STEVE CRONIN

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 21, 2018

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is 
home to America's first volunteer fire company founded by Benjamin 
Franklin in 1736. Every day residents across Pennsylvania rely on the 
72,000 volunteer firefighters serving communities across the 
commonwealth to save lives and protect property. We owe a debt of 
gratitude to all of these men and women.
  Today, I rise to honor one exceptional volunteer firefighter in 
Pennsylvania's eighth district, Mr. Steve Cronin. Mr. Cronin served the 
Midway Volunteer Fire Company as chief from 2008 through 2011. In 2013, 
Mr. Cronin was recognized as Firefighter of the Year by the Central 
Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the Burpee Family.
  Steve's commitment takes him well beyond responding to fire calls. 
Steve is recognized by his fellow volunteers from Midway Volunteer Fire 
Company and the Bucks County Fire Chiefs Association for his leadership 
and expertise.
  So today, on behalf of the constituents residing in Buckingham 
Township, Bucks County and surrounding area, I would like to express 
our gratitude to Mr. Steve Cronin, and thank him for his years of 
dedication and heroism; answering the call of duty and carrying out the 
mission of the Midway Volunteer Fire Company.