[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E81]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF BOB CLEMM

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 31, 2025

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I'm honored and privileged to recognize the 
Camp Hill Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief, Bob Clemm, on 65 years of 
tireless and dedicated service to our communities and the Fire Services 
at large.
  Mr. Clemm, an educator and lifelong Firefighter, initially graduated 
with a degree in education, and went on to earn not one, but three 
Masters Degrees. He was hired in 1963 as an Industrial Arts teacher at 
Big Spring School District, and then served as Industrial Media 
Coordinator, where he ultimately was responsible for the purchase, 
maintenance, and coordination of all audio-visual, computer, and IT 
infrastructure for the district. His dedication, performance, and 
efforts not only were highly respected by the students, but earned him 
the award of 1992 Educator of the Year by the Phi Delta Kappa chapter 
of Shippensburg University.
  Mr. Clemm became a State Certified Fire Instructor with the 
Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, and taught extensively in Cumberland 
County. He was an innovator in firefighting methods and taught 
specialty classes like vehicle rescue, aerial operations, and the use 
of rural water supply. Due to his skill, reputation, and knowledge, he 
also became a frequent guest instructor at the State Fire Academy.
  Assistant Chief Clemm selflessly devoted countless time volunteering 
at the Academy when it was crippled with State budget deficits, and 
served as Assistant Fire Chief throughout most of his career. After 
``retiring'' from active firefighting duties, he continued to serve in 
fire police operations.
  As of June 2024, Assistant Fire Chief Bob Clemm's service to our 
communities has spanned an incredible 65 years. His contributions and 
legacy to the Fire Services throughout Pennsylvania are, simply put: 
innumerable and immeasurable. His tireless and limitless knowledge, 
leadership, skill, performance, care and dedication--all executed with 
quiet humility--set the standard by which we all should be judged.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm honored and proud to commemorate Assistant Fire 
Chief Bob Clemm on his career spanning over 65 years. ``Thank you'' 
will never be enough, and I wish him continued good health, happiness, 
and Godspeed on his future adventures.

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