[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CHIEF GLENN FORSYTH'S 50 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE NEWTOWN 
                            FIRE ASSOCIATION

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2025

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with deep pride and 
gratitude to recognize a truly remarkable individual from my district--
Chief Glenn Forsyth of Newtown Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
  This year, Chief Forsyth is celebrating an incredible milestone--50 
years of continuous service with the Newtown Fire Association.
  Let me repeat that: Five decades of commitment, sacrifice, and 
leadership in the name of public safety. Glenn's journey with the fire 
service began in 1975 as a junior firefighter. But really, you could 
say it started even earlier--his family has proudly served in the 
Newtown Fire Association since 1915. Service is in his blood.
  Over the years, Glenn has worn many hats--President, Trustee, 
Battalion Chief, Safety Officer. At every level, he's brought steady 
leadership, tireless work ethic, and a deep love for this community.
  But Chief Forsyth's public service didn't stop at the firehouse. In 
1984, he joined the Newtown Township Police Department, where he served 
for 28 years, ultimately retiring as a respected Police Lieutenant. 
That experience made him uniquely qualified to lead when Newtown 
created its first full-time, paid fire chief position in 2012.
  And who better to take on that role than Glenn Forsyth?
  Since then, he has guided the department through growth, 
modernization, and challenges--building a unified team of career and 
volunteer firefighters, all committed to protecting the people of 
Newtown.
  Chief Forsyth has given his entire adult life to the safety and well-
being of this township. His name is respected, his leader ship is 
trusted, and his example is one we should all strive to follow.
  On behalf of a grateful community, I want to thank Chief Glenn 
Forsyth for 50 years of extraordinary service. May his legacy of 
courage and commitment inspire the next generation of firefighters and 
public servants for many years to come.
  I congratulate Chief Forsyth. We salute him.

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