[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 103 (Friday, July 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DONALD HERBERT

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 12, 1996

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the distinguished 
service of Mr. Donald Herbert, a Buffalo firefighter injured in the 
line of duty.
  On December 29, 1995, while serving the city of Buffalo as a 
firefighter at a residential fire, Mr. Herbert suffered traumatic 
injuries when the roof of the building he was in collapsed. Despite the 
extensive nature of his injuries, and after a very trying first few 
months, Donald Herbert's personal strength and commitment to God and 
his family have enabled him to make his way toward recovery.
  Today, the Herbert family, the Buffalo Professional Firefighters 
Association, and our Buffalo community have organized an event to honor 
Mr. Herbert, and to convey to him our grateful appreciation for his 
service, valor, professionalism, and bravery. Donald Herbert can count 
on our Buffalo community, because we have always been able to count on 
him.
  Mr. Speaker, today I join with the Herbert family, the Buffalo Fire 
Department, the city of Buffalo, our western New York community, and 
indeed, all of those who have dedicatedly served our Nation and ensured 
our safety as firefighters to honor Mr. Donald Herbert for his 
dedication, hard work, and commitment to our city; and offer him my 
sincere best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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