[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 53 (Friday, April 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E515]
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                             JAMES C. DUDDY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize the outstanding service and leadership of James 
C. Duddy on the occasion of his retirement after more than 50 years of 
service to the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department.
  James began his career as a firefighter in 1955, and rose to 
Assistant Chief Fire Marshal. Over the years, James has earned many 
awards including Firefighter of the Year and the Medal of Honor.
  James has also been instrumental in assisting several other 
organizations. He has assisted the Secret Service, the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on 
several occasions, and served as President of the Kansas City Arson 
Task Force for many years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending 
James C. Duddy for his dedicated service to ensuring the safety of the 
people of Kansas City, Missouri. I know James' colleagues, family and 
friends join with me in thanking him for his commitment to others and 
wishing him happiness and good health in his retirement.

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