[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E705-E706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          CHIEF ROSEMARY CLOUD

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2014

  Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a very special woman, 
Chief Rosemary

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Cloud, of East Point, GA. She is the first African-American woman to 
lead a paid professional fire department in America.
  I am proud to recognize my amazing constituent on the floor of the 
U.S. House of Representatives. A native of Atlanta, Chief Cloud began 
her career in the fire service 30 years ago at the Atlanta Fire Rescue 
Department as a firefighter. For the past 12 years, she has served as 
the Fire Chief of the East Point Fire Department. Over her years of 
service, Chief Cloud has managed 35 fire stations and over 1,000 
employees.
  Chief Cloud's service extends beyond Metro Atlanta. She was the 
Appointed Subject Matter Expert on Homeland Security Presidential 
Directive-8 for the White House National Security Council. She helped 
develop policies to help the United States prevent and respond to 
terrorist threats, major disasters, and other emergencies. Chief Cloud 
was also recently inducted into the International Women in Homeland 
Security and Emergency Management Hall of Fame.
  Additionally, Chief Cloud is actively involved in her community. She 
currently mentors young people through leadership programs. She has 
also established more than 10 community service public safety programs 
in East Point.
  Mr. Speaker, Chief Cloud's dedication to public service is 
inspirational and patriotic. I applaud her service and leadership, and 
I congratulate her on this historic appointment.

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