[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 9461] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF MR. RALPH NEALMAN AND MR. EDWARD CAMPBELL ______ HON. JIM GERLACH of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, May 15, 2008 Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Mr. Ralph Nealman and Mr. Edward Campbell for their 31 years of dedicated service to the Norriton Fire Engine Company, located in East Norriton Township, Pennsylvania. Mr. Nealman and Mr. Campbell will be honored for their long history of service with the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award on May 17, 2008 at the annual Norriton Fire Engine Company banquet. Before becoming a member of the Norriton Fire Engine Company in 1977, Mr. Nealman served his country for 27 years as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a member of the Company, he has served as Assistant Chief Engineer and Engineer, and has worked tirelessly on many committees, including the five he now chairs. Mr. Nealman has been a member of the Board of Trustees for 26 years, and he currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board. In 1997, Mr. Nealman was awarded Life Membership for his committed service to the Company. Additionally, he was a two-time recipient of the President's Award and a recipient of the Firefighter of the Year Award. Mr. Nealman's leadership included his successful efforts to establish the first driver qualification test for the Company and his foresight in creating a radio-funding account, which was essential to the Company's efforts to comply with new duties following the 9/11 tragedy. Mr. Campbell also became a member of the Norriton Fire Engine Company in 1977, after serving two years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Campbell holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and has served as Assistant Engineer for many years. He has enthusiastically worked on the Building and Insurance Committees, and greatly improved the Company's insurance system. Mr. Campbell increased the Company's disability insurance plan, and helped to establish a joint payment plan designed to encourage youth involvement in the Company. Mr. Campbell is also the recipient of the President's Award and the Chief Engineer's Award. Additionally, he was awarded Life Membership in 1997 in recognition of his untiring efforts on behalf of the people of East Norriton Township and the surrounding communities. So I ask, Madam Speaker, that my colleagues join me in honoring Ralph Nealman and Edward Campbell for leading two exemplary lives of service. They have spent 31 years protecting the lives and property of their neighbors throughout East Norriton Township and the surrounding areas. May their service be an inspiration to us all and the next generation of first-responders who dedicate their lives to protecting others. ____________________