[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 10957] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXETER AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION ______ HON. JIM GERLACH of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, May 22, 2008 Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and offer congratulations to the Exeter Ambulance Association, located in Exeter Township, Pennsylvania, for celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. Association members will be acknowledging this great milestone on May 31, 2008 at an event to be held at Association headquarters. The Exeter Ambulance Association was formed 40 years ago to provide outstanding emergency ambulance service for Exeter Township and St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania. The group was formed as a non-profit organization and started as an all-volunteer service. Over the years, it has grown and expanded its services and now provides Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and other emergency and non- emergency ambulance services. In addition, the Exeter Ambulance Association operates a community training center and, in 2007, trained over 2500 people in CPR and put 30 Automatic Defibrillators (AEDs) into service in the community. Today, the Association employs over 50 medical transportation professionals, operates four ambulances, two wheelchair-vans, and responds to over 4,000 calls for help each year. Its mission is ``to provide quality pre-hospital emergency medical care in both emergency and non-emergency settings, and perform all services related to emergency medical service and emergency management.'' As anyone who has received assistance from the Exeter Ambulance Association will tell you, it has performed its mission in an exemplary fashion and consistently surpasses its own standards. At the 40th year celebration on May 31, the Association will be joined by representatives of the Exeter Police K-9 unit, Drive 25-Stay Alive program, Reiffton and Stonersville Fire Departments, The PennStar Helicopter and flight team, Berks County Humane Society, American Red Cross and Aquabilities of Birdsboro, PA. In addition, St Joseph's Hospital will provide blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening, and bone density screening and the Reading Phillies mascot ``Screwball'' will make an appearance. It will be a fitting celebration to recognize all of the members' great work. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in praising the courageous work, dedication and service of the men and women that make up the Exeter Ambulance Association. The employees and volunteers continue to protect their community with steadfast determination, and ensure that when one is in trouble, they will be there to help. ____________________