[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 162 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF RUSSELL R. CHARD

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
retirement of Russell R. Chard from of the Presidency of the Hollywood 
Professional Fire Fighters Local 1375 in South Florida.
  President Chard has more than 30 years of distinguished service 
working on behalf of Hollywood, Florida's firefighters, paramedics and 
local safety community. For the last 20 years, Mr. Chard has served as 
President of Local 1375, overseeing the welfare of its membership, 
fighting for the professional standards and ensuring the safe working 
conditions that are befitting of the service of these men and women.
  Known as a coalition builder, President Chard has served a critical 
role as liaison to all associated areas for the Local, as well as 
outside groups such as the AFL-CIO, Florida Professional Fire Fighters 
and Paramedics, International Association of Fire Fighters and 
Paramedics, and Maritime Trade Council.
  This commitment to the betterment of the community was second only to 
his dedication to his brothers and sisters in the Union. He was a 
powerful role model and mentor for many new recruits over 20 years, 
always emphasizing the unique bond that all fire fighters share.
  In 1980, Mr. Chard was first appointed to the negotiation committee 
for Hollywood Professional Fire Fighters Local 1375, where he was 
quickly recognized for his grit and passion. He was quickly elected as 
a Trustee and has served Local 1375 ever since. His legacy of fierce 
advocacy, candor and friendship will not soon be forgotten or lost.
  I am proud today to honor President Chard's distinguished career and 
leadership in the South Florida community and wish him and his family 
well on their future endeavors.

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