[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16987]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE BOONTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the members 
of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Boonton Fire Department located in 
Morris County, New Jersey, as they celebrate 75 years of dedicated 
service to the community.
  The Ladies Auxiliary of the Boonton Fire Department plays a vital 
role in the continued success of the Boonton Fire Department. From 
assisting at fire scenes, marching in parades, helping the fire 
department sponsor the Labor Day Celebration and raising funds, the 
Ladies Auxiliary has been a constant supporter of the fire department.
  Every year, the Ladies Auxiliary holds numerous fundraisers, 
including bake sales, spaghetti dinners, and, for the past 20 years, a 
Tricky Tray. The funds generated from these events help supply new 
equipment for the department's fire trucks and firehouse. They also 
provide the Auxiliary with the resources to support a number of 
organizations, including Boonton Welfare Department, Boonton Kiwanis 
Ambulance Squad, and St. Barnabas Burn Center. Without the hard, 
dedicated work of the Ladies Auxiliary, the fire department and the 
community would lack a necessary support system.
  Members of the Ladies Auxiliary range in age from 19 to 85-plus 
years. Many of their members have been active for over 25 years while 
some have remained active for over 50.
  This group of women is truly one to be admired and applauded, not 
only for their dedication to the Boonton Fire Department, but also for 
their remarkable dedication to the Town of Boonton.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Ladies Auxiliary of the Boonton Fire Department as 
they celebrate 75 years of service.