[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12178]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE 
                  TOWNSHIP HOSE AND CHEMICAL CO. NO. 1

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
services of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Aberdeen Township Hose & 
Chemical Co. No. 1.
  This organization was formed on May 22, 1930 for the purpose of 
raising funds in order to purchase fire equipment. Over their 75 years 
of service, they have provided a completely equipped kitchen for a 
local firehouse, answered fire calls, and served coffee and sandwiches 
at lengthy fires, as well as many other unnamed services that have 
invaluably aided the fire company.
  The importance of firemen cannot be overstated. We were reminded of 
that on September 11, 2001. These brave men and women are 
irreplaceable, and the Ladies. Auxiliary of the Aberdeen Township Hose 
& Chemical Co. No. 1 has supported them through the years. It is never 
easy to work in a high risk and high stress job, yet the Auxiliary has 
helped the men and women of the Fire Company maintain a high morale and 
continue to protect the Aberdeen community.
  These women have served the Aberdeen Fire Company admirably for 75 
years, and the Ladies Auxiliary stands ready to assist the Fire Company 
and give it the same unbending support for the next 75 years.

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