[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E876-E877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CHIEF CAMERON PHILLIPS

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2003

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Fire Chief Cameron Robert Phillips, of Garden Grove, California.
  Chief Phillips, a native of California and a man who has dedicated 
his time to the City of Garden Grove, will be retiring this month as 
fire chief of the Garden Grove Fire Department.

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  Chief Phillips began his career with the fire department in 1974, 
when he became a firefighter. He later became a paramedic, and then 
went on to be a fire engineer. With hard work he was promoted to fire 
chief in 1999.
  Chief Phillips has also been very active in his community, serving as 
Vice Chair of the Governing Board at Garden Grove Hospital. He has also 
been involved with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the 
National Fire Protection Agency.
  Chief Phillips has dedicated his life to serving his community and 
putting his life at risk to save others. I wish him well in his 
retirement.

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