[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 80 (Wednesday, June 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 22, 1994]
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                         CONGRATULATIONS BUTCH

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 1994

  Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in appreciation of 
the exceptional dedication to our community exhibited by Dorias 
``Butch'' Helgren during his 25 years of service to the Saginaw 
community. As such, Lieutenant Helgren has developed the unique 
reputation as someone committed to his family, colleagues, and his 
profession. I would like to join his friends and family in honoring his 
retirement at the Candlelight Banquet Hall on June 23, 1994.
  Butch worked for the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division in 
code enforcement and fire investigations until 1990, when he then 
became the Third District Saginaw unit supervisor. Lieutenant Halgren 
has represented the department and division on committees and 
legislative hearings, police and fire association meetings, kept the 
division and district commanders appraised of local current events, and 
trained subordinates in all areas of responsibility. He is to be 
commended for his tireless efforts and commitment to the Fire Marshal 
Division.
  Lieutenant Helgren is a member of the Bay County, Genesee County, and 
Saginaw County Fire Fighters Associations and Fire Chiefs Associations. 
He is also involved with the IAAI, and the Michigan Fire Inspectors 
Society. His dedication to the Fire Marshal Division is above and 
beyond the call of duty. He has also received numerous awards for his 
loyalty. The Professional Excellence Award and Michigan Fire Inspector 
of the Year Award are only a few. He served on the Governor's Task 
Force on Fire Safety and on Housing, and has written numerous articles 
for the Fire Service News publication. Butch has been actively involved 
in developing education programs on wood stoves and AFC's Fire Dampers. 
Butch has a long list of accomplishments for his service to the 
division.
  I know I speak for my friends in Saginaw and Michigan when I thank 
Lieutenant Helgren for his efforts to ensure our safety and protection. 
I urge all my colleagues to wish him, his lovely wife Rae, his three 
daughters, and his grandchild our very best.

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