[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12512]
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                       TRIBUTE TO GERALD T. LLOYD

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
good friend and great Vermonter, Gerald T. ``Giggy'' Lloyd. After 40 
years of dedicated service as fire chief for Rutland, VT, Giggy retired 
this summer.
  Giggy's memorable career has been spent protecting the people of 
Vermont against fires. However, his concern about safety extends beyond 
the people he protects. He is also concerned about the safety of the 
people in his department. After 13 years as fire chief, Giggy has 
accomplished many remarkable tasks. When he first became fire chief in 
1985, his first concern was for the members of his department. He set 
out to improve their equipment and better train the employees to 
protect them against harm, and he has accomplished that task. Since 
Giggy has been fire chief, there have been no serious injuries within 
the department. Giggy's dedication and concern for others is an 
outstanding example for everyone to follow.
  Giggy has extended himself beyond being fire chief as well. He became 
the city's fire prevention officer in 1976 and worked tenaciously to 
increase the use of safety features such as smoke alarms and fire 
resistant doors.
  Giggy Lloyd has courageously committed his life to protecting the 
people of Vermont, and he is the finest example of Vermont 's 
commitment to excellence. Once again, I would like to extend my best 
wishes on Giggy Lloyd's retirement and congratulate him on a job well 
done.

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