[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8509]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE 120 YEARS OF COMBINED PUBLIC SERVICE OF NORTHVALE 
               FIREMEN ARTHUR BODRATO AND FRANK BUONOCORE

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of the 
extraordinary public service of two firemen who have each served the 
community of Northvale, New Jersey for 60 years. Arthur Bodrato and 
Frank Buonocore joined the company in 1947, a mere 41 years after the 
company was even founded. Their lives stand as a testament to how just 
a single life of volunteerism can make a profound difference in the 
lives of so many.
  Not content to merely serve their neighbors in this brave role, both 
men took on extra responsibilities in the Northvale Fire Department and 
Northvale Fire Association to help their fellow firefighters. Frank 
Buonocore served as the Fire Association Treasurer for 18 years and as 
a Relief Association Officer. He also served as Lieutenant, Captain, 
and Chief of the Department. Arthur Bodrato served as Financial 
Secretary for the Fire Association and is the current President of the 
Northvale Fire Department Exempt Fireman's Association. He also served 
as a Lieutenant in the Fire Department.
  As if to demonstrate the example these men have provided to their 
community, they have inspired a legacy of service. Arthur Bodrato's 
son, Briant is the current Chief of the Northvale Fire Department, and 
I look forward to returning to the floor some day to honor him for his 
service to Northvale as well.

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