[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16201]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             NORTHMORELAND TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Northmoreland Township 
Volunteer Fire Company of Dallas, Pennsylvania.
  Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Company was chartered in 1981 
in order to provide fire protection to the local community which had 
long relied on other jurisdictions for this important undertaking. 
Township supervisors decided that the company would rely solely on 
fundraising and other sources of income rather than on taxpayer 
dollars, a decision which still stands to this day.
  Today, Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Company has over 70 
members, including more than 40 volunteers who actively respond to 
calls. The additional members are responsible for important functions 
including fundraising, accounting, and other day to day business 
operations. Since its founding, the company has been active in updating 
their equipment and training procedures to ensure they are leaders in 
fire protection. The members of this company continue to risk their own 
lives to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of 
Northmoreland Township.
  Mr. Speaker, since 1981 members of the Northmoreland Township 
Volunteer Fire Company have proudly protected their community from fire 
and other disasters. Therefore, I commend all those personnel who have 
faithfully served at this fire house and congratulate them on the 
dedication of their newest building addition and acquisition of a new 
ladder truck.

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