[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32100]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GROUP

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group for 
their outstanding service and dedication. They provide world-class 
regional training symposiums, multi-jurisdictional field training 
exercises and specialized training in disaster management to emergency 
responders throughout Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District.
  Formed in 2001, in response to the tragic events of September 11, the 
Eastern Montgomery County Emergency Management Group has been helping 
the community prepare for emergencies. The group consists of emergency 
management officials from across our community who are committed to 
work together as partners on all emergency management issues and 
incidents. These dedicated individuals are responsible for coordinating 
the community's preparation for, response to, and recovery from man-
made and natural disasters.
  As the son of a former Philadelphia police officer, I know how hard 
America's emergency responders work to keep our cities and towns safe--
especially in disaster situations. The Eastern Montgomery County 
Regional Emergency Management Group's commitment to our community is 
undeniable. As their representative, I am proud to be just as committed 
to providing them, and our other emergency management groups with the 
tools and resources they need to do their jobs. After all, true 
homeland security means supporting those who keep our families safe.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the families across Eastern Montgomery 
County, I want to thank the Eastern Montgomery County Emergency 
Management Group for their tireless and lifesaving efforts. They and 
other emergency management groups throughout our country need--and 
deserve--our continued support.

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