[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 41 (Tuesday, April 4, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E502]
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    COMMENDING THE NORTH TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS FOR SERVICE DURING THE 
                            PANHANDLE FIRES

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 4, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend those North Texas 
firefighters who risked their very lives to protect so many others from 
the Panhandle fires that have plagued the west Texas region.
  North Texas has seen its fair share of wildfires this year. Always 
showing their bravery and professionalism, local firefighters have 
fought back these deadly fires and now, as the call was heeded for 
assistance to our fellow Texans. Our firefighters selflessly gathered 
to take swift action in fighting the fires in the west. With adversity 
clearly in sight, these firefighters went far beyond their call of duty 
and exemplified the very definition of courage.
  The combined efforts of the North Texas fire, rescue and emergency 
services helped to end the deadly wildfires before they threatened even 
more homes and families. I am pleased to commend the following 
departments for their services: Lewisville Fire Department, Lake Cities 
Fire Department, Little Elm Fire Department, Denton Fire Department, 
Flower Mound Fire Department, Coppell Fire Department, Carrollton Fire 
Department, Denton County Fire Marshals Office, Denton County Emergency 
Services, North Tarrant County Volunteer Fire Department, Hurst Fire 
Department, and Forrest Hill Fire Department.
  It brings me great pride to commend the firefighters of these areas 
for their care and dedication. May they be an example to us all.

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