[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 172 (Monday, November 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1679]
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                        A TRIBUTE TO MARK McNEES

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 30, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Mark McNees, as he was named President of the Iowa 
Firefighters Association at the Association's 137th annual meeting. 
Mark also serves as the Fire Chief for the City of Atlantic, Iowa, 
where he has served as a firefighter for 25 years.
  The mission of the Iowa Firefighters Association revolves around 
improving Iowa's fire services and protecting the public. They work to 
uphold these goals through the enactment of legislation, improving 
training practices, fire prevention, and increasing access to public 
safety information. Mark has displayed a commitment to the core 
principals of the Iowa Firefighters Association and is truly deserving 
of this important role within the Association.
  Mr. Speaker, Mark has dedicated himself to serving and protecting his 
community. It is with great honor that I recognize him today. I ask 
that my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join 
me in congratulating him and wishing him and the Iowa Firefighters 
Association nothing but continued success as he settles into his new 
role.

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