[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1695]
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                SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001 TRAGEDY IN AMERICA

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, since September 11, we are solemnly reminded 
each day what it means to be a firefighter. Like so many others in 
public life they serve the community, but they do so at great risk of 
peril to their own health and lives.
  So I am particularly pleased and proud to rise today in recognition 
of the careers of two distinguished firefighters from Sterling Heights, 
Michigan upon their retirement and as they embark upon a new phase of 
their lives.
  Captain Kerry Wolgast began his firefighting career in Sterling 
heights in 1979. Since then, he has obtained numerous certifications 
ranging from Hazardous Materials First Responder to Terrorism 
Awareness. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1994, and then to Captain 
in January of this year. He retired on September 17, 2001. Fire 
Inspector Andy Wallace began his career in Sterling Heights in 1980. 
Inspector Wallace has also obtained numerous certifications ranging 
from Criminal Justice Training to Fire and Arson investigation. He was 
promoted to Lieutenant in 1995 and Fire Inspector in 1997. He will 
retire on January 16, 2002.
  We are grateful for the service Captain Wolgast and Inspector Wallace 
have provided the community and citizens of Sterling Heights over their 
long careers. Both have served the public well and have received 
letters of thanks and commendation from the community in response.
  I send to them and to their families my best wishes for a healthy, 
happy and productive retirement.

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