[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H11129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATIONS, CHIEF BRISCOE

  (Mr. McHENRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, we are often told safety doesn't happen 
by accident. And it is no accident that Caldwell County has been kept 
safe under the careful watch of Lenoir Fire Chief Ken Briscoe, who has 
been fighting fires for more than 30 years.
  Chief Briscoe wrote the book on firefighting, literally. He developed 
extensive training curricula while working with the State fire 
marshal's office, sharing his wisdom and experience with more than 
1,400 North Carolina fire departments.
  Chief Briscoe then returned to the front lines of firefighting, 
taking the helm of the Lenoir Fire Department, and we have been 
fortunate to have him. The Lenoir Fire Department is a top-notch 
organization. And because of his leadership there, Chief Briscoe has 
recently been named North Carolina's top firefighter by the North 
Carolina State Firemen's Association.
  In the words of one of his lieutenants, ``Chief Briscoe is a 
firefighter's fireman.'' I am honored to know such a public servant and 
call him a friend.
  Congratulations, Chief Briscoe. We are very proud of you. You have 
earned this award, and you have kept the people of western North 
Carolina safe. Thank you for your service.

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