[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATIONS, GEORGE SACCO

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                          HON. MELISSA A. HART

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2005

  Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate George Sacco on receiving the ``Silent Defender'' award 
from the International Code Council Foundation.
  George, who is currently the fire marshall for O'Hara Township, was 
selected among more than 30 applicants from around the world. Mr. Sacco 
has held several different job titles during his incredible 76 years of 
dedicated service including fire chief and president of the Allegheny 
County Fire Chiefs Association. He has twice been named the Allegheny 
County Fireman of the Year and continues to mentor aspiring 
firefighters, teaching courses ranging from hydraulics and arson 
investigation to home fire safety. Currently, he is the oldest fire 
instructor in age and service in the entire state of Pennsylvania.
  The ``Silent Defender'' award is given to a person or organization 
that exemplifies the selflessness, dignity and credibility of the 
profession and dedication to safety. According to his peers, George 
personifies all of those qualities and continues to instill them in 
future generations of firefighters. Mr. Sacco received the award May 
16th during the Building Safety Week at the annual International Code 
Council Foundation Dinner in Washington, D.C.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring George Sacco. It is an honor to represent the 
Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania and a pleasure to salute 
citizens such as George who truly embody the spirit of public service.

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