[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 12 (Monday, January 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING BARRY BRICKEY 2006 TENNESSEE PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2007

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Barry Brickey, a resident of the First Congressional 
District of Tennessee, who has received the 2006 Tennessee Public Fire 
Educator of the Year award.
  Barry Brickey is a native of Kingsport, Tennessee. He graduated from 
Sullivan North High School and entered into the Tennessee Air National 
Guard where he served this great nation and was honorably discharged. 
He has been the voice of the Kingsport Mets, Co-host of a popular 
children's radio program entitled, ``The WHCB 91.5 FM Kids Show'' and 
now serves in his current capacity as Fire Education Officer for the 
Kingsport Fire Department.
  Barry Brickey is a devoted husband and father. He is married to 
Rebecca and together they have two children, Nathaniel age 3 and Hannah 
age 1.
  Barry Brickey teaches children of all ages fire safety precautions. 
He is dedicated to the success of safety in the City of Kingsport and 
surrounding areas. Last year alone, he oversaw the distribution of 
10,000 smoke detectors and educated over 6,000 students about fire 
safety.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me this evening in honoring 
Barry Brickey for his service, commitment, and determination. It is 
true that our children are our future. Because of the hard work of 
people like Barry Brickey, our future continues to be bright.

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