[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF JAMES TURCICH

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2023

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
achievements of James Turcich, an active public servant in New Jersey's 
3rd District who has dedicated his career to the Delran Fire Department 
for 50 years.
  James began his work with Station 232 in March of 1973. In serving 
our community since, he has translated his passion for helping others 
into five decades of impressive service across multiple sectors of the 
Delran Fire Department. While serving the Department, James also 
devoted 20 years of additional service, specifically to the Delran 
Emergency Squad for emergency medical services. Having served on 
multiple committees during his time with Station 232, as well as 
serving as Chief of the Department from 1982 to 1983, James applied his 
expertise and leadership to ensure our firefighters had the 
institutional knowledge they needed to assist our communities in times 
of crisis. His work extended beyond Delran for over 30 years serving on 
the Board of Fire Commissioners as Treasurer.
  In his personal life--like his professional life, James has been 
committed to maintaining involvement with local sports teams, coaching 
his son's youth soccer team as well as assisting with his local ice 
hockey team. Known by many as the team medic, he has undoubtedly made 
an impact both during the games and off the field. Beyond local 
athletics, James was also integral in connecting his daughter's Girl 
Scout Troop to Station 232 to create a larger local presence within the 
town. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for more local Girl Scout 
Cookie options.
  It's easy to see through these remarkable milestones and 
achievements, James has undoubtedly made a difference for his family, 
friends, and colleagues as well as so many others across our district. 
Throughout his career and volunteerism, he made our community feel 
safe. New Jersey is grateful for the work that James has done, and I 
know I speak for everyone in the 3rd District in wishing him many more 
years of success in his service to Delran.

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