[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 9, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 9, 1994]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF VENCENT C. ACEY, AN OUTSTANDING AMERICAN HERO

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                        HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWELL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 1994

  Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding American who gave his life in the name of saving others. On 
January 28, 1994, distinguished Philadelphia fire fighter Vencent C. 
Acey was tragically killed in the line of duty as he fought a furious 
blaze. His loss saddened the entire Philadelphia community, especially 
those who had the good fortune to personally know this brave and 
selfless man.
  Mr. Speaker, men like Vencent C. Acey are rare to find. In this day 
and age, when many people go to work simply to collect a paycheck, 
Vencent Acey knew that his calling was more than a 9-to-5 pursuit. To 
Vencent and his brothers and sisters in the Philadelphia Fire 
Department, their job is a mission. Vencent constantly ensured the 
safety of men, women, and children throughout our community, and laid 
down his life in the name of saving others.
  I ask the entire U.S. Congress to rise and join me in extending our 
deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences to Vencent's beloved 
wife, Edith, and his cherished daughter, Kimberly. I would also like to 
urge them to remain strong, and know that God will always be watching 
over them. The memory of Vencent C. Acey will always live within the 
many who loved him dearly, and I am certain Mr. Speaker, that the 
entire city of Philadelphia is saddened by the loss of this true 
American hero.

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