[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1068]
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     IN HONOR OF MICHAEL W. DAVIS'S DEDICATION TO THE BURBANK FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Michael Davis 
for 35 years of dedicated service to the Burbank Fire Department.
  Mike Davis joined the Burbank Fire Department as a probationary 
firefighter in 1969. He promoted through the ranks of the Fire 
Department and has served as Fire Chief for the past 14 years. He has 
held positions including Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Fire Battalion 
Chief and finally Fire Chief. He has worked in all divisions of the 
department including Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Fire Training, 
Emergency Medical Services, Disaster Preparedness and Fire 
Administration.
  His education includes an A.A. Degree in Fire Science from Los 
Angeles Valley College, and a B.S. Degree in Fire Protection 
Administration and Technology from California State University Los 
Angeles. His background also includes seven years of experience as a 
football player while at L.A.V.C. and Utah State University. He played 
professionally with the Toronto ``Rifles'' of the now-defunct 
Continental Football League as well as the New York ``Jets'' 
organization of the American Football League.
  Chief Davis is a proud member of the International Association of 
Fire Chiefs where he serves on the Elections Committee. He is a member 
of the Western Fire Chiefs' Association and has faithfully served on 
the board of directors for the California Fire Chiefs' Association for 
11 years. In addition, he maintains a membership in the Los Angeles 
Area Fire Chiefs' Association where he serves on several subcommittees, 
the Foothill Fire Chiefs' Association, and the Burbank Chapter of 
Rotary International. Michael Davis is one of Burbank's shining role 
models and outstanding citizens. He has brought prestige to the Burbank 
Fire Department's past, present, and future.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in congratulating 
Michael Davis for an exemplary professional and public service career, 
and for his immense commitment to the City of Burbank and its 
residents.

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