[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JOHN DOSTER

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2008

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor the extraordinary achievements of Mr. John Doster. Mr. Doster is 
being recognized by the Bristol Borough Traffic and Crowd Control 
Advisory Council for his hard work and exceptional accomplishments in 
working to better his community.
  A lifelong resident of Bucks County, Mr. Doster's long and exemplary 
career of service to his community began 75 years ago and continues to 
this day. In 1934, Mr. Doster joined the Edgley Fire Company, and he 
has been a member ever since. Mr. Doster has held many important 
community leadership positions throughout the years, serving as the 
fire chief of the Edgley Firehouse, the fire marshal for Bristol 
Township, the president of the Fire Chiefs Association, and a fire 
school instructor.
  Mr. Doster's dedication to keeping those in his community safe is 
also evident through the numerous awards he has received. In 1977, he 
received the Distinguished Hero award for his brave actions in saving 
the lives of two people trapped in a burning building. In 1999 and 
2000, he received the Most Active Firefighter Award from the Edgley 
Fire Company. Mr. Doster was also the recipient of the Commanders Club 
Award in both 2001 and 2004.
  In addition to his commendable service to his community. Mr. Doster 
has also dedicated himself to serving his country. He was a member of 
the United States Army, serving as a corporal in North Africa from 1942 
to 1945. During his service in the Army, Mr. Doster received various 
commendations celebrating his heroic actions. He received the Purple 
Heart, the Bronze Leader Award from the Disabled American Veterans, the 
Silver Star Award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Legion 
Honor Award from the Chapel of Four Chaplains.
  As his outstanding resume shows, John Doster has pledged his life to 
helping those in our community and our Nation. Madam Speaker, as a 
fellow United States Army veteran and Bucks County resident, I am proud 
to recognize the remarkable achievements of Mr. John Doster, and I am 
honored to serve as his Congressman. Through his tireless work, Mr. 
Doster has unequivocally changed Bucks County and America for the 
better.

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