[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1526-1527]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EGGERTSVILLE HOSE COMPANY

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2008

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Eggertsville Hose Company 
of Amherst, New York. For a century the members of the Eggertsville 
Hose have been volunteering to protect their neighbors.
  The Eggertsville Hose began in 1906 in a corner meat packing store 
after a series of household fires could not be extinguished. The two 
home blazes were unable to be controlled by the bucket brigade, the 
fire fighting team at the time. Residents of Eggertsville then banded 
together to form an organization that would provide better fire 
protection to the community.

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  This fire company was incorporated in May 1908. The Eggertsville Hose 
was the first fire company in the town of Amherst outside of the 
Village of Williamsville. Fighting to protect the members of their 
community is the main priority of this 100 percent volunteer fire 
district. No matter what it takes these volunteers rise to the call of 
duty.
  The Eggertsville Hose is an indispensable part of the Amherst 
Community, the members of the Hose have dedicated countless hours of 
service to assist their neighbors. As the population in the district 
grows the Eggertsville Hose advances along with the rising need for 
their service. In 1995 the fire station was moved to the center of the 
district which allows the Hose to respond to emergencies in all areas 
in a shortened period of time. The new station location along with new 
equipment and technology makes it possible for the volunteer fire 
fighters to be increasingly effective in their firefighting 
capabilities.
  The citizens of Eggertsville know that they will be protected by the 
brave firefighters of the Eggertsville Hose whenever disasters occur or 
fires flare up. Madam Speaker, in recognition of its 100th anniversary 
of tremendous service in the town of Amherst, I ask this honorable body 
join me in honoring the Eggertsville Hose Company.

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