[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6489]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              RUSSELL KOLB

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 27, 2006

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Russell Kolb for his 
50 years of outstanding service to the Ridge Fire Company of East 
Vincent Township, Chester County Pennsylvania and the communities it 
serves.
  In addition to his active membership in the Company for 50 years, Mr. 
Kolb is also a Trustee and President of the Company. During his time of 
service, Mr. Kolb has earned the love and respect of his fellow 
citizens for his dedication and commitment to the local community.
  Throughout his tenure, he has been the lead fundraiser for the 
Company's chicken barbeques, fairs, and annual Thanksgiving turkey 
raffle. He also serves on the Building and Truck Committees, which 
oversee the purchase of new equipment, building repairs, and major 
renovations. The countless hours of service he has provided to the 
Company and community are testament to his passion for volunteerism and 
exemplary citizenship.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in honoring Mr. 
Russell Kolb, one of Chester County's and Pennsylvania's great citizen 
volunteers, for his ceaseless and unselfish commitment to the safety 
and betterment of his local community and fellow citizens.

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