[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING BROOKSIDE ENGINE COMPANY NO. 1

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 2006

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Brookside 
Engine Company No. 1 in the Mendham Township Fire Department and the 
Mendham Township Police Department, in the Township of Mendham, New 
Jersey, a patriotic community that I am proud to represent. On July 4, 
2006, the good citizens of Mendham Township will celebrate two historic 
occasions with a special festivities and a parade: the 90th anniversary 
of Brookside Engine Company No. 1, and the 50th anniversary of the 
Mendham Township Police Department.
  Brookside Engine Company No. 1 was founded on January 16, 1916, with 
20 devoted charter members. During the ensuing 90 years, Brookside 
Engine Company No. 1, composed entirely of volunteers, has been 
dutifully serving the community and surrounding towns.
  Today, Brookside Engine Company No. 1 is led by Fire Chief Sam 
Tolley, who presides over a membership of 45 regular volunteers and a 
junior division of more than 12 members between 16 and 18 years of age.
  The Mendham Township Police Department was officially established on 
March 12, 1956. During its 50 years of existence, the department has 
employed a total of seven chiefs, a testament to its sterling 
reputation.
  In 1994, Thomas J. Costanza was promoted to chief, a position he 
holds today. To support him, the department has 15 full-time officers. 
These courageous police officers continue to serve their community with 
integrity and honor, providing safety and protection to the residents 
of Mendham Township.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the volunteers of Brookside Engine Company No. 1 on 90 
years of rich history, and the officers of the Mendham Township Police 
Department for 50 years of commendable service.

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