[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E873]
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 RECOGNIZING LT. DAVID LENO, A CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER, FOR RECEIVING THE 
                    PRESTIGIOUS MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a 
courageous public servant, Chicago firefighter, Lt. David Leno. Today, 
in front of the Illinois Fire Services Association's Firefighter 
Memorial, Lt. Leno will be presented with the distinguished Medal of 
Valor. Lt. Leno's years of untiring service to the Chicago community 
remind us of the extraordinary altruism necessary to commit one's life 
to the service and protection of the community. Furthermore, this 
distinction recognizes his exemplary dedication to public safety and 
his commitment to duty.
  The Medal of Valor is presented annually to firefighters who 
continually serve their communities without reservation in the face of 
danger or who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Nominated for this 
honor by Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff, today Lt. Leno will join the 
ranks of fellow Chicago servicemen and fallen comrades in receiving an 
award that recognizes outstanding dedication.
  In his 22 years of service, Lt. Leno has distinguished himself time 
and time again with countless acts of heroism. In addition to being 
formally recognized in 2009 by Mayor Daley for coordinating and 
participating in the rescue of three victims from the third floor of a 
burning building, Lt. Leno was nominated for Chicago's Carter Harrison 
Award and won a Special Honorable Mention for his firefighting 
performance.
  The 3rd District and Chicago are fortunate to have public servants 
like Lt. Leno whose tireless commitment to safeguarding his community 
sets an example for all. On behalf of the residents of Illinois' 3rd 
District, I thank Lt. David Leno for his outstanding devotion, 
demonstration of selflessness, and personal courage above and beyond 
the call of duty; and I congratulate him for his deservedly being 
awarded the Medal of Valor.

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