[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 193 (Thursday, December 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF FRISCO FIRE CHIEF MACK BORCHARDT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2011

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Fire Chief Mack 
Borchardt for his dedicated service to the Frisco Fire Department and 
to the people of the 26th Congressional District of Texas.
  Chief Borchardt first became a volunteer Frisco firefighter in 1973; 
at that time, Frisco had an all-volunteer fire department. In November 
1987, Chief Borchardt became Frisco's first fulltime fire chief. 
Through his leadership, diligence, and organization, the Frisco Fire 
Department now has more than 140 fulltime department members.
  Under Chief Borchardt's leadership, the Frisco Fire Department has 
expanded to become an outstanding example to departments nationwide. 
They are one of the select few departments in the country that have an 
ISO 1 rating, which is a testament to their superior standards and 
procedures. The Frisco Town Council recognized Chief Borchardt with a 
resolution proclaiming December 2011 as Aubrey ``Mack'' Borchardt Month 
in Frisco. His service to his community, society, and peers throughout 
the past 30 years is indeed an inspiration.
  I am honored to represent the city of Frisco and many of its 
residents in the United States Congress. I, along with his family, 
friends, and the citizens of the 26th District celebrate his tireless 
commitment to his community. Please join me in recognizing and thanking 
this exceptional community leader for his selfless commitment to our 
society.

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