[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN JAMES ALAN ``TRUCK'' HICKS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2015

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of James Alan 
``Truck'' Hicks, who was a Captain in the N.C. Air National Guard.
  Captain Hicks died unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2015 after 
helping fight a house fire in Stanly County. He is the first member of 
the N.C. Air National Guard's fire service to die in the line of duty. 
On Sunday, Captain Hicks' unit was assigned to bring more water to the 
fire. However, more firefighters were needed on the interior of the 
home and Captain Hicks joined the attack.
  Throughout his life, Captain Hicks was dedicated to his community and 
to helping others. In 1986, he began working with the Harrisburg 
Volunteer Fire Department. As time passed, he also worked with the 
Flowes Store Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Jackson Park 
Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as Chief for two years.
  In addition, he worked for Concord Fire and Rescue for 10 years and 
was also with the Badin Volunteer Fire Department. Afterwards, he 
joined the North Carolina Air National Guard Fire Department for five 
years and served as Captain for two years.
  Captain Hicks was a man of faith and served as a deacon at the 
Independence Square Baptist Church in Kannapolis. Despite his full 
schedule, he also served as a fire instructor at the Cleveland 
Community College in Shelby, N.C.
  Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Captain Hicks' service and dedication 
to our local communities and I join them now in grieving his passing.

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