[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 183 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A DOZEN YEARS OF KEEPING PEARLAND SAFE

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Pearland Fire Chief 
Vance Riley for his 12 years of service on the Texas Governor's EMS and 
Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC).
  Chief Riley was first appointed to the Council in 2004 under Governor 
Rick Perry. After six years of dedicated service, he was appointed 
Chair of GETAC in 2010. GETAC reviews EMS and Trauma rules and 
recommends changes that need to be made. It also develops certification 
plans for emergency personnel and plans for emergency medical services. 
Now, after 12 years of service, Governor Abbott recently presented 
Chief Riley with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding work 
and dedication. Pearland and all of Texas have benefitted from Chief 
Riley's leadership and commitment to keeping our communities safe.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, thank 
you to Chief Riley for his 12 years of service to our great state.

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