[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING ARLENE COOK

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                           HON. STEVE AUSTRIA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Arlene Cook, 
for her commendable service to the State of Ohio and for earning the 
William L. Howard Award. This award is the highest a civilian can 
receive from Ohio's Fire Service, for outstanding service to the fire 
forces.
  As a private citizen, Arlene has dedicated the vast majority of her 
adult and professional life to the safety and security of the citizens 
of the 7th Congressional District and Ohio.
  Arlene has 24 years of State Service with 3 of those years in Florida 
and 21 in Ohio. Specifically, she spent 8 years with the former Arson 
Bureau, which is now the Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau, and 
13 years as the administrative assistant to the State Fire Marshal. She 
also serves as the Administrative Assistant to the State Fire 
Commission.
  Arlene has had a long and distinguished career with the Ohio State 
Fire Marshal's Office, and I congratulate her on receiving the William 
L. Howard Award, as well as thank her for her dedication to the safety 
of Ohioans.
  For these reasons, Arlene Cook deserves our gratitude and special 
thanks.

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