[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON POLICE DETECTIVE DANNY FLETCHER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Denton Police 
Detective Danny Fletcher for his valiant efforts in saving a family 
trapped in their burning car. He was recently awarded the Meritorious 
Conduct Bar for his heroism by the Denton City Police Department in the 
26th District of Texas.
  Detective Fletcher witnessed the family get into the auto accident as 
he was driving home from work on June 13, 2006. He responded without 
hesitation and called for the help of emergency services. He then 
heroically approached the flaming vehicle and pulled out three young 
children, aged 4, 2, and 2 months, trapped in the backseat of the car. 
He continued to assist the family to safety, while smoke and fire 
entered the car, and the vehicle's tires began to explode.
  Detective Fletcher was awarded the Meritorious Conduct Bar by the 
Denton Police Department for his role in saving the lives of the three 
children. His calm and rational thinking is to be applauded. This award 
is the second highest honor an individual can receive in the Denton 
Police Department.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Detective Fletcher for his display of active 
heroism during the car accident. His service to our community both on 
and off duty is inspiring. Detective Danny Fletcher is an asset to the 
Denton City Police Department and the Denton community, and I am 
honored to represent him in Washington, DC.

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