[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 194 (Friday, December 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2307]
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                          HONORING DAVID LONG

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2011

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lengthy public 
service career of David Long, Chief of the Norwich Township Fire 
Department. David Long has served the Hilliard, Ohio community as a 
member of its fire department for 36 years, serving more than 7 years 
as Chief of the department.
  Born and raised in the Hilliard area, David joined the Norwich 
Township Fire Department in 1975 as a part-time firefighter. On 
September 9, 1976 he earned a full-time position from which he moved up 
the ranks, becoming a lieutenant on July 1, 1984, Assistant Chief on 
April 1, 1996, and finally Chief of the department on April 2, 2004. He 
is a certified paramedic, fire instructor, and fire inspector.
  David Long has played a critical role in keeping the Hilliard 
community safe for more than three and a half decades. He has literally 
run into burning buildings to protect his neighbors. David's 
willingness to put his own life at risk in service to others is truly 
inspiring and exemplifies the courage that makes America great.
  As Chief, David has led the department during an important time for 
the community and has presided over some major departmental milestones, 
including relocating the department to the Hilliard Joint Safety 
Services Building. David has been a sound and stable leader, admired 
both by his firefighters and the community at large.
  Chief David Long has touched many lives and inspired others to 
service at this critical time in our history when we need dedicated 
public servants the most. I thank David for all that he has done for 
the Hilliard community and congratulate him on concluding an impressive 
and inspiring career.

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