[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 12 (Monday, January 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E166-E167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING CHIEF MICHAEL P. NEUHARD IN RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief 
Michael P. Neuhard upon his retirement as Fire Chief and Fairfax County 
Fire Marshal for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
  Over the past 30 years Chief Michael Neuhard has worked tirelessly to 
promote efforts that ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens 
of Fairfax County. During his career he has moved through the ranks of 
the department serving in such positions as assistant chief of 
administrative services, deputy chief of special operations, hazardous 
materials response team coordinator and head of hazardous materials 
services in the fire prevention division.
  As Fire Chief and Fairfax County Fire Marshal, Chief Neuhard oversees 
a staff of 1,678 personnel, 300 operational fire and EMS volunteers, 
and 36 fire stations. In this role he plans, coordinates, and directs 
the overall operation of the Fire and Rescue Department, which includes 
fire suppression, hazardous material abatement, emergency medical 
services, fire prevention, technical rescue, as well as administrative 
and support services.

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  Through service on numerous department, county, regional, state and 
national boards, Chief Neuhard has demonstrated his dedication to 
safety in his community. He is chair of his department's Strategic 
Planning Leadership Team, a member of the Fairfax County Domestic 
Violence Prevention Policy Coordinating Council, chair of the National 
Technology Transfer Center--Emergency Response Advisory Committee, as 
well as chairman of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments 
Fire Chiefs Committee. Additionally, he has served on the Secure 
Commonwealth Panel since his appointment in 2002 by then-Governor Mark 
Warner.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate 
Chief Michael P. Neuhard on all of his accomplishments. His efforts 
have boosted the overall safety and preparedness of the citizens of 
Fairfax County and the region. I call upon my colleagues to join me in 
applauding Chief Neuhard for his past accomplishments and in wishing 
him continued success in the years to come.

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