[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12621]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  TRIBUTE TO CHIEF ROBERT R. GREENLAW

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                           HON. MARGE ROUKEMA

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Chief Robert R. Greenlaw, C.E.M., for his outstanding achievements with 
the Ridgewood Emergency Services and his contributions to the 
protection of the Ridgewood community. Bob Greenlaw, who is now the 
Director of Ridgewood Emergency Services, has served the public in 
emergency situations for over forty years. On July 4, 2001, we will be 
honoring him in Ridgewood for his tremendous service. His leadership in 
the development of a trained volunteer fire and police department is 
only one of his remarkable achievements and I commend him for his 
efforts. The results of his dedicated service are felt throughout the 
Village of Ridgewood. As a leader of the men and women who protect our 
community, he is an inspiration for all those involved in public 
service.
  Bob began his protection of the public in 1957 as a volunteer 
firefighter in Ridgewood, which is also my hometown. After a long and 
dedicated service in our community, Bob has assumed numerous leadership 
positions within the fire and police department. He was named Captain 
of the Ridgewood Auxiliary Police while also involving himself with 
emergency management. In 1980, Bob received the first two of many 
awards for his service, as he was given both the Emergency Medical 
Services Medal of Honor and the Village of Ridgewood Mayor's Award of 
Excellence in the same year. Convinced that the fire and police 
departments could be structured differently in order to best serve the 
community, Bob asked the Village of Ridgewood to support a trained 
group of volunteers within the departments which would allow the fire 
and police professionals to focus on the most critical situations. Bob 
encouraged a handful of volunteers to join him in this program and 
today his inspiration has led to a department of 127 volunteers serving 
more than 500,000 hours each year. This has been a tremendous resource 
for the Ridgewood community and would not have happened were it not for 
Bob's vision and dedication.
  As those who know Bob can tell you, he has continually placed the 
safety of his community at the top of his priorities. He demonstrates 
an outstanding commitment to the public and has worked selflessly in 
this role for over 40 years. I am honored to have the opportunity to 
recognize Chief Bob Greenlaw for his examples of service and 
leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating Chief Robert R. Greenlaw for all he has done 
for his community and for the outstanding example he sets for all of 
us.

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