[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING FIRE CHIEF KENNY FOX

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, a lasting democracy is built on an 
active citizenry; a citizenry that serves, leads, and protects for the 
greater good of their community. I rise today to honor one such citizen 
whose life was lived in service to his community and whose noble act of 
bravely is the model of all who seek to protect and defend.
  Decaturville Fire Chief Kenny Fox will be remembered for his loving 
personality, great sense of humor, devotion to his family, and his 
heroic actions in the last things. The hour of the morning didn't alter 
Fox's response. Answering the call to duty, Fox rushed to the Oak Hill 
Cafe to protect the business from a raging fire. Pushing his brothers 
in service out of harm's way, Fox lived out the scriptures' definition 
of the greatest love as he laid down his life for his friends.
  Kenny Fox was an outstanding fire chief, a valuable member of his 
community, and a loving part of his family. I join with his wife, 
children, family, community, and fellow firefighters in honoring 
Kenny's service, dedication, and valiant sacrifice. I ask my colleagues 
to join with me as we remember Chief Fox for his courage and seek to 
serve our communities with the same sense of allegiance and purpose.

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