[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 150 (Thursday, October 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2068]
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            INTRODUCTION OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK RESOLUTION

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2007

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a resolution 
to recognize October 7-13, 2007, as Fire Prevention Week and to 
highlight the commitment of the Congress and the American public to 
honoring the courageous service of firefighters, and to underscore the 
importance of public awareness of fire prevention and planning.
  I am glad to be joined today in introducing this bipartisan 
resolution by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, as 
well as Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Peter King, Charlie Dent, and Dave 
Reichert.
  America's firefighters have never wavered in their selfless 
commitment to preventing the loss of lives and property, and we must 
maintain our commitment to recognizing the service that they perform on 
our behalf.
  I recognize that America's firefighters demonstrate heroism and 
fortitude not only through their responses to fire emergencies, of 
which there are over 1,600,000 per year, but also through their 
selfless support to communities affected by emergencies of all kinds.
  Firefighters come to the aid of the communities they serve during 
fire emergencies, at the onset of natural disasters, in response to 
acts of terrorism, and in the wake of any events that threatens the 
lives and safety of the American public.
  As we reflect each year on the bravery of firefighters who risk their 
lives in the line of duty, we also recognize the significant role of 
these individuals in providing medical care, responding to emergency 
rescue situations, and encouraging our communities to take measures to 
protect themselves from harm.
  We traditionally have paired our appreciation for the honorable 
service of firefighters with our focus on educating the American public 
on fire safety methods, since the first Fire Prevention Week in 1922.
  In closing, I urge the Congress to honor the sacrifices made by these 
courageous men and women by supporting this resolution.

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