[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 174 (Friday, November 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO WALTER M. DUZZNY

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2007

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Walter M. 
Duzzny. Walter, who has served as the Director of Mahoning County 
Emergency Management and Communications for 25 years, is retiring at 
the end of this month.
  Walter Duzzny has dedicated over thirty-four years to public service. 
He began his career in Emergency Management and has made great 
contributions to the field ever since. As the first Director of the 
Disaster Services and Preparedness Agency, Walter influenced the Agency 
to adopt an ``all-hazards'' concept, which resulted in the development 
of a County HazMat team and Safety Service and Support Centers. Thanks 
to Walter's hard work and dedication toward the Agency, Mahoning County 
has the proper tools to implement preparatory, response, and recovery 
strategies in the event of an emergency.
  Walter has contributed to Mahoning County in more ways than one. He 
has remained an active member of the community through his 
participation in several organizations. As a retired Army Reserve 
Colonel, Walter serves as the President of the local chapter of the 
National Reserve Officers Association. He also serves on the Board of 
St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church and remains a member of 
several other organizations.
  Walter's accomplishments have positively impacted Emergency 
Management on local and national levels. His innovative drive and 
valuable contributions will be greatly missed.
  I wish Walter all the best in his retirement.

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