[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TO HONOR WILLIAM ANTHONY CARGILE

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I am honored to stand here today to 
praise the distinguished service of Mr. William Anthony Cargile. 
Through his service as a Volunteer Firefighter in the Santa Fe Fire and 
Rescue, he has distinguished himself from his colleagues in a variety 
of ways. At the age of 14, Anthony (as he is known to his friends and 
colleagues) started his volunteer firefighting career as a junior 
fireman. Thirty years later he continues to serve his community not 
only as a volunteer firefighter but in a number of other roles as well.
  Anthony's firefighting credentials are impressive. He holds an 
Advanced Firefighter Certification as well as a Level II Instructor's 
Certification from the State Fireman's and Fire Marshal's Association 
of Texas. Along with serving as President of the Gulf Coast Firemen's 
Association from 1999 to 2000, he has served as the Training 
Commissioner for the Galveston Firefighter's Association from 2001-2003 
and Coordinator of the Galveston County Field Day in 2003.
  A fitting example of Anthony's character was his effort to establish 
an Honor Guard for the Santa Fe Fire and Rescue. Anthony did all the 
necessary research, received approval from his superiors and even 
designed and assembled the uniforms. Because of his tireless endeavor, 
he was able to successfully assemble the Honor Guard in 2004, which has 
performed admirably in a number of ceremonies. As another sign of 
Anthony's service to the firefighting community, he has received 
Fireman of the Year from the Santa Fe Fire and Rescue twice, in both 
2000 and 2007, and was chosen as the Firefighter of the Year in 2008 by 
the State Firemen's and Fire Marshal's Association of Texas.
  Consequently, it is not surprising that he was nominated for National 
Firefighter of the Year, an award given by the National Volunteer Fire 
Council.
  Anthony is a model citizen and a true public servant. His actions 
have distinguished him in his community and the 22nd District of Texas 
is proud of its son.

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