[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP FIRST AID AND 
                           RESCUE SQUAD INC.

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of 
the Pequannock Township First Aid and Rescue Squad located in Morris 
County, New Jersey as they celebrate the organization's 60th 
anniversary.
  Founded in 1951, the original members of the squad were concerned 
with providing ambulance services to the people of Pequannock. The 
squad was established as a not-for-profit corporation and was built 
upon the commitment of selfless volunteers who have dedicated countless 
hours to training and protecting their community. Their membership has 
grown over the years, and with an ever expanding community, the time 
came for the squad's headquarters to grow as well.
  With only a basic four walled building to house their two ambulances, 
members had to remove the vehicles in order to hold meetings. In 1968, 
they expanded the building to include a meeting room, kitchen and 
bathrooms. A second expansion came in 2002, with the addition of a new 
garage and second story. With a final renovation of the original 
structure in 2008, the squad was now equipped to better train their 
members and prepare them for aiding the community.
  In addition to handling the many emergency calls, the squad also 
provides standby coverage at various sporting events and fundraisers, 
and works with other township organizations in educating the public 
through CPR/First Aid training and an anti-drunk driving program.
  It is important to honor the select few in our communities who give 
of their time to help others. The past and present members of the 
Pequannock Township First Aid and Rescue Squad have provided an 
irreplaceable service to their community; one that I am sure will 
continue to grow for many more years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Pequannock Township First Aid and Rescue Squad on the celebration 
of their 60th anniversary.

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