[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     FRIENDSHIP HOSE COMPANY NO. 1

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2024

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I'm honored to recognize the historic 
Friendship Hose Company No. 1 on its 150th Anniversary.
  The Friendship Hose Company No. 1 has provided fire protection dating 
back to the 1830s--with the purchase of a fire engine called ``Juno''--
originating in Newville Pennsylvania. Formally established on January 
14, 1874, the then-Newville Fire Company officially formed and elected 
its first officers. Facing the continuous challenges of staffing and 
funding, the Friendship Hose Company No. 1 endured and prevailed when 
other fire companies fell short.
  Over the past 150 years, the Friendship Hose Company No. 1 has 
operated out of three locations in our community, has had hundreds of 
members, and currently operates with approximately 20-25 active 
volunteers. Under the current leadership of President Trent Wagner and 
Fire Chief David Bobb, the Company continues to serve our community 
through tireless service and heroic work in fire protection.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm honored and privileged to recognize the Friendship 
Hose Company No. 1 on their 150th Anniversary. Their selfless and 
tireless service to the community, Commonwealth, and Nation is the 
standard by which we should all be judged. I wish them Godspeed in 
their continued endeavors and pray for their safety and security for 
years to come.

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