[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 15, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MOURNING THE PASSING OF R. NORMAN FRANCK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Smucker) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to mourn the passing of Norman Franck, a fire police officer and 
member of the Willow Street Fire Company.
  After responding to a crash this past weekend, Norman fell ill and 
then passed away at Lancaster General Hospital. It was a tremendous 
loss to our community and, certainly, even more so to his wife, Marian.
  Today, we remember her in our thoughts and prayers and wish her 
comfort and peace in this time of mourning.

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  Norman will be remembered as a giving man, described by Willow Street 
Fire Company Chief Craig Rhineer as someone who would do anything for 
you. Norman, by the way, was also considered an authority on the 
history of the Willow Street Fire Company.
  He lived a life in service to the community, as a member of the fire 
service and ambulance company since the 1980s. When he moved to 
Maryland, he served there at the St. Michael's Volunteer Fire Company. 
Then, after returning to Lancaster County, he resumed his service once 
again at the Willow Street Fire Company.
  Even at age 81, Norman still selflessly served his community. His 
spirit of volunteerism, his spirit of giving, should be an example for 
us all.
  We thank him for his years of service.
  Madam Speaker, I ask everyone to join me in keeping his family and 
the members of Willow Street Fire Company in our prayers.
  Madam Speaker, members of our volunteer fire companies are true 
heroes. Today, we honor Norman Franck, a hero who served in my 
community.

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