[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 92 (Monday, June 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1056-E1057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FIREFIGHTER NATHAN RAULZ

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Nathan Raulz, 18, of Conroe, Texas. Raulz had been a volunteer with 
Central Montgomery County Fire-Rescue (formerly River Plantation Fire 
Department) Station 171 for the past three years and planned to 
continue his career in public service.
  After graduating from Conroe High School approximately three weeks 
ago, he joined the department full time. He loved serving his community 
and his country, which explain why he recently enlisted in the military 
as well. His dream was to serve his country, gain valuable training 
through the military, and then return

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home to resume his career in professional fire fighting. The city of 
Conroe, and all of Montgomery County were shocked when such a bright 
light of a young life was snuffed out in a tragic motorcycle accident 
June 6. Nathan's legacy of service and dedication to his dreams will 
stay with our community for years to come.
  The Central Montgomery County Fire-Rescue Station 171 issued this 
statement after learning of the loss of Raulz: ``Today our department 
suffered a great loss. Firefighter Nathan Raulz was killed in an 
automobile accident on Stidham Road. This young man won our hearts 
almost three years ago when he joined our department as a junior 
firefighter. Immediately he stood out as a stellar newcomer, and grew 
into an amazing young man and firefighter. The dedication and promise 
he showed earned him the title Junior Firefighter of The Year two years 
in a row. We will truly miss our ``Ragoo''! We would like to send our 
deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Nathan. You will be 
in our thoughts and prayers.''
  Today we honor the life of Nathan Raulz, we pray for his family, and 
we remember his dedication to others and hope it will challenge us all 
to live each day to the fullest.

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