[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO CHIEF FIREFIGHTER, DOUGLAS E. MILTON

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 30, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Chief Firefighter, Douglas E. Milton for 35 years of dedicated service 
to the Jordan Fire Department, which provides fire and EMS services to 
the Village of Jordan, New York and neighboring areas.
  Chief Milton joined the Jordan Fire Department in 1964 where he 
served as Lieutenant, Captain, and First Assistant Chief, before being 
elected to the seat of Chief of Department in 1977. In his role as 
Chief of Jordan Fire Department, Chief Milton has demonstrated 
commitment to the safety and well-being of his community through 
exceptional leadership and management.
  Among his many accomplishments, Chief Milton was instrumental in 
securing several grants which greatly improved service to the 
community, organizing and overseeing multiple restoration and 
construction projects, collaborating with local government officials to 
expand the department's areas of emergency services, and improving the 
overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Jordan Fire Department.
  It is important that we give special recognition to our local leaders 
in emergency services, particularly firefighters like Chief Douglas E. 
Milton who put the safety of their community above all else. It is with 
privilege that I pause and thank Chief Milton for 35 years of 
leadership and service to others with the Jordan Fire Department.

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