[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING FIRE CAPTAIN BUTCH FLANAGAN AND HIS YEARS OF COMMUNITY 
                                SERVICE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Captain Butch 
Flanagan of the Lewisville Fire Department, located in the 26th 
Congressional District of Texas, for his long career serving the 
public.
  Captain Flanagan, who has spent the last 34 years with the Lewisville 
Fire Department, will retire April 5, 2005. He has been the city's 
longest current employee and was named ``Firefighter of the County'' in 
2004 by the ``Heroes of Denton County.'' Captain Flanagan worked his 
way up through the ranks and has been highly dedicated throughout his 
career. He once said, ``I can't ever see myself doing anything 
different.''
  Captain Flanagan was born and raised in Lewisville, graduated from 
Lewisville High School, and now lives in Graham. He was one of the 
first full-time Lewisville firefighters and rose through the ranks to 
become captain. Captain Flanagan has been described as role model in 
the department and at home. Both his peers and superiors think of 
Captain Flanagan as a mentor. One Lewisville fire chief said ``He'll 
getcha outta trouble in a hurry'' and ``you know no one's going to get 
hurt'' when Captain Flanagan is in charge. The Chief also said that the 
Lewisville Fire Department ``was blessed'' to have such a man serve 
with them.
  I am proud to represent Captain Butch Flanagan and the Lewisville 
Fire Department. Captain Flanagan has committed his life and time to 
protect and serve our community at any time, anywhere.

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