[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 130 (Tuesday, September 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING SCOTTSDALE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF JAMES FORD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Scottsdale 
Deputy Fire Chief James Ford for his induction into the Arizona Fire 
Service Hall of Fame on September 10, 2009. Chief Ford will be 
recognized for his continued dedication and service to the community. 
The Arizona Fire Service Hall of Fame recognizes those who make 
constructive contributions to their community.
   Throughout his career, Chief Ford has worked tirelessly to promote 
the safety and security of the Scottsdale community, and his efforts 
have saved countless lives. He has dedicated much of his career to 
ensuring the safety of every community member by pushing for the 
installation of residential and commercial sprinkler systems. His 
pioneering research and advocacy on behalf of mandatory sprinkler 
systems, which activate automatically during a fire emergency to 
preserve lives and property, has established Scottsdale as a national 
and international leader in fire safety.
   I am proud to represent such a compassionate and hard working 
individual in my district. Not only have his efforts benefited the 
community, but he has inspired communities elsewhere to develop and 
implement mandatory sprinkler ordinances.
   Therefore, I urge you Madam Speaker to join me in recognizing and 
congratulating James Ford on his recent induction and his lasting 
contributions to his profession and community.

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