[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 26 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
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                      HONORING MS. DELEIGH DANIEL

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable volunteer firefighter, Ms. Deleigh Daniel.
  Ms. Daniel wanted to become a firefighter after hearing her ex-
husband speak about his experiences and the importance of being able to 
save a life or someone's home. In 2007, she joined the Linn Steiner 
Roundaway Volunteer Fire Department where she is one of two female 
firefighters. In 2009, she joined the Indianola Volunteer Fire 
Department where she is the first female firefighter.
  Ms. Daniel's greatest satisfaction as a volunteer firefighter is 
knowing the benefit of saving lives, businesses, personal property, and 
the educating others on fire prevention and safety techniques.
  Her children, Claire and Clay are supportive of their mother being a 
firefighter and being able to fulfill her life's goal. Ms. Daniel lives 
her life by this motto, ``I can accomplish anything I set my mind to''.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. 
Deleigh Daniel for her dedication to serving her community and our 
great country.

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