[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1676-E1677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING CAPTAIN B.G. ``SHAKEY'' HOLDER

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2011

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise to 
honor the service of an outstanding public servant in the 24th 
Congressional District of Texas. Firefighter Captain B.G. ``Shakey'' 
Holder is a hardworking, family-oriented individual who has served the 
Irving area selflessly throughout his personal and professional life. 
Captain Holder is retiring after 56 years of public service with the 
city of Irving.
  Captain Holder has been married to his wife, Virginia ``Ginger'' 
Holder, for 19 years. They have a wonderful family of five children, 
seven grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. His daughter, Cindy 
Jeffery, describes him as a man that ``just gives to all.''
  ``Shakey'' joined the Irving Fire Department on December 1, 1955. 
Since then, he has become a well-respected officer who has mentored 
many young firefighters. Over the last 30 years, he has been assigned 
to two

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important positions: working at Irving Fire Station 2 and serving as 
captain of Fire Station 1.
  A strict routine of great health practices allowed Captain Holder to 
perform his tasks at the highest possible level of skill, which helped 
him as the lead man for his shift's Swift Water Rescue Team. His 
commitment to conditioning, training, firefighting, and enjoying life 
has been a leading example to all the members of the Irving Fire 
Department.
  In 2005, Captain Holder was honored with a Texas State Proclamation 
and the city of Irving declared December 1st ``Shakey Holder Day'' in 
recognition of his outstanding service. In 2006, Captain Holder 
received The ``Shakey'' Gene Holder Lifetime Achievement Award, named 
after him for his lifetime dedication to the Irving Fire Department as 
a frontline firefighter. In 2010, he received the Fire Chief Award, and 
in the spring of 2011, the captain was recognized at the Texas State 
Capital for his 55 years of service.
  On behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in thanking Captain Holder for his years of 
public service to the city of Irving.

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