[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E55-E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING CHIEF OF THE MILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT, WILLIAM A. HEALEY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 23, 1996

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, today it is my pleasure to honor a 
distinguished citizen from my district, Chief William A. Healey. After 
50 years of exemplary service, Chief Healey is retiring from the 
Milford Fire Department.
  In 1945, Bill Healey followed in the distinguished footsteps of his 
father and grandfather by joining the Milford Fire Department as a 
volunteer member of the Fort Trumbull Beach Company 2. After serving 
with distinction in the U.S. Navy, Bill Healey returned to the Milford 
Fire Department and was appointed a career member in 1950. Bill's 
courage, leadership ability, and commitment to public service led to 
numerous promotions and commendations over the years. For example, he 
received the prestigious Ralph Ryder Fireman of the Year as a 
lieutenant for his role in directing a difficult automobile 
extrication, as well as numerous meritorious service awards and 
community service awards. In 1973, after serving as a battalion chief, 
deputy chief, assistant chief and fire marshal, Bill Healey was 
appointed chief of the Milford Fire Department. He has held this 
position for the past 22 years, earning the respect and gratitude of 
all Milford citizens.
  During his lengthy and impressive tenure with the department, Chief 
Healey has presided over many changes, including the reorganization of 
the department in the 1980's, in order to make services more effective 
and cost-efficient. Chief Healey is known for his innovative leadership 
and his commitment to protecting the safety of Milford residents. His 
leadership has saved numerous lives and resulted in a fire department 
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reputation for its ability to respond to emergency situations. Chief 
Healey has also been called upon numerous times to lend his expertise 
to the State of Connecticut, including serving on the first E-911 
Commission to implement the E-911 system throughout the State.
  Despite his many responsibilities, Chief Healey has always devoted 
many hours to community service. He has coached and managed in both the 
Milford Junior Major and Babe Ruth football leagues, and served in the 
Milford Rotary Club for 21 years, including a stint as president. He 
and his wife, Marion, have contributed so much of their time and energy 
to making the city of Milford a better and safer place to live.
  It has been my great honor to know and work with Chief William Healey 
over the years. His commitment to public service is unparalleled, and I 
am delighted to have this opportunity to commend him for 50 years of 
distinguished work. He will be sorely missed both by his colleagues and 
Milford residents. I wish Bill many years of good health and happiness 
in his retirement.

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