[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16473]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING AMITY TOWNSHIP CRIME WATCH

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Amity 
Township Crime Watch as the organization celebrates its 25th 
anniversary.
  Since its founding in 1985, Amity Township Crime Watch has been a 
valuable crime-prevention resource for residents and businesses 
concerned for the protection of their homes and property. Known as the 
``eyes and ears'' of Amity Township, Crime Watch has organized patrols, 
trained residents on how to recognize and report possible criminal 
activity and supported local law enforcement by providing supplemental 
funding for equipment and other items.
  Thanks to extremely dedicated and hard-working volunteers and the 
outstanding support of the Police Department and Board of Supervisors, 
Amity Township Crime Watch has demonstrated the positive impact engaged 
citizens can have in keeping their community safe and making Amity 
Township a great place to live, work and raise a family.
  Volunteers, residents, law enforcement and others will celebrate the 
25th anniversary on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Saint Paul's 
Lutheran Church in Douglassville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Madam 
Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in congratulating the 
volunteers and supporters of Amity Township Crime Watch as they 
commemorate this memorable milestone and in extending best wishes for 
continued success in preventing crime and serving the community.

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