[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF RICHARD LASKY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fire Chief 
Richard Lasky of Lewisville, Texas for his 30-year commitment to the 
fire rescue service and to celebrate his retirement.
  Chief Lasky began his career as a firefighter in the outskirts of 
Chicago, where he also taught for the University of Illinois Fire 
Service Institute and at the Illinois Fire Chiefs' Association. There, 
Chief Lasky received the 1996 International Society of Fire Service 
Instructors' prestigious ``Innovator of The Year'' award. He has been a 
trail blazer in learning and leading on the job ever since.
  Chief Lasky later moved to Lewisville where he continued his career 
in the fire service. He has held numerous positions in the fire service 
including earning the distinguished title of command-level officer. 
Although he has held many positions in the fire and police service, 
Chief Lasky is best known as being a family man whether at home or at 
the station.
  Soon after he began his position in Lewisville, tragedy struck our 
great Nation on September 11, 2001 when the World Trade Centers were 
attacked. Chief Lasky came to the aid of his fire fighter brethren in 
New York City.
  In addition to his tenure as a firefighter, Chief Lasky has also 
experienced a successful career as both a motivational speaker and an 
author. He has written over 150 technical articles and published a 
best-selling book entitled ``Pride and Ownership: A Firefighter's Love 
of the Job.''
  To add to his already impressive career, Chief Lasky also works as a 
co-host for the radio show ``The Command Post'' heard on the Fire 
Engineering Talk Radio.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing this exceptionally 
courageous patriot and his professional and personal dedication to our 
community. It is my honor to represent him in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.

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