[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         THE STERLING HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTERS ANNUAL DINNER-DANCE

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, September 26, 2003 the Sterling 
Heights Fire Fighters Union will host their Annual Dinner-Dance 
honoring their 2003 retirees. This is a wonderful event that I have 
been honored to attend in the past where hundreds of firefighters, 
their families, and appreciative members of the community come together 
to recognize the Sterling Heights firefighting family.
  I am proud to rise today to pay tribute to the careers of three 
distinguished firefighters.
  Captain Pat Silver began his firefighting career in 1978. He received 
the Meritorious Unit Citation for conducting a search and removal of a 
woman from a well-involved trailer fire. He also received the Fire 
Chief's Award for assisting the Training Division in developing a 
performance standard for pumper operations and developing and producing 
the ``FEO'' and ``Dinosaur'' newsletter.
  Battalion Chief Bob Moore was appointed a Firefighter in 1973. He 
received the Fire Chief's Award for work on the Radio Committee, for 
using his Graphic Commercial Arts degree to mark the fleet of the 
Sterling Heights Fire Department with the new city logo and for his 
heroic participation in a house fire.
  Fire Marshal Thad Balmas was appointed Firefighter in 1979. He 
received the Veteran's Recognition Award for serving in the Air Force 
and the Meritorious Unit Citation for his involvement at a major gas 
line explosion.
  These gentlemen have demonstrated acts of heroism and actions above 
and beyond the call of duty. Indeed, the people of Sterling Heights 
have been well-served by the untiring care and concern each has given 
without limitations to their community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing these 
gentlemen for their dedication, accomplishments and years of service. I 
wish them good health and happiness as they embark on a new phase of 
their lives.

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