Recognizing Assistant Fire Chief Bob Clemm

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Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I'm honored and privileged to recognize the Camp Hill Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief, Bob Clemm, on 65 years of tireless and dedicated service to our communities and the Fire Services at large.

Mr. Clemm, an educator and lifelong Firefighter, initially graduated with a degree in education, and went on to earn not one, but three Masters Degrees. He was hired in 1963 as an Industrial Arts teacher at Big Spring School District, and then served as Industrial Media Coordinator, where he ultimately was responsible for the purchase, maintenance, and coordination of all audio-visual, computer, and IT infrastructure for the district. His dedication, performance, and efforts not only were highly respected by the students, but earned him the award of 1992 Educator of the Year by the Phi Delta Kappa chapter of Shippensburg University.

Mr. Clemm became a State Certified Fire Instructor with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, and taught extensively in Cumberland County. He was an innovator in firefighting methods and taught specialty classes like vehicle rescue, aerial operations, and the use of rural water supply. Due to his skill, reputation, and knowledge, he also became a frequent guest instructor at the State Fire Academy.

Assistant Chief Clemm selflessly devoted countless time volunteering at the Academy when it was crippled with State budget deficits, and served as Assistant Fire Chief throughout most of his career. After ``retiring'' from active firefighting duties, he continued to serve in fire police operations.

As of June 2024, Assistant Fire Chief Bob Clemm's service to our communities has spanned an incredible 65 years. His contributions and legacy to the Fire Services throughout Pennsylvania are, simply put: innumerable and immeasurable. His tireless and limitless knowledge, leadership, skill, performance, care and dedication--all executed with quiet humility--set the standard by which we all should be judged.

Mr. Speaker, I'm honored and proud to commemorate Assistant Fire Chief Bob Clemm on his career spanning over 65 years. ``Thank you'' will never be enough, and I wish him continued good health, happiness, and Godspeed on his future adventures.

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