[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF DANNY THOMAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Fire Chief Danny 
Thomas who is retiring after 34 years of public service within the town 
of Trophy Club. The town has benefited immeasurably from his 
unfaltering dedication, unfailing commitment, and unwavering devotion 
to the residents he served. Chief Thomas has served in several 
different capacities and played an integral role in the growth of the 
Trophy Club Fire Department.
  Chief Thomas began his career in 1982 as a volunteer firefighter. In 
1999 he was hired as a lieutenant and within one month rose to the rank 
of captain. In 2006 he was promoted to chief and has proudly served the 
Trophy Club community ever since. Along with his promotion to fire 
chief he became the emergency management coordinator and fire marshal 
for the town. Chief Thomas had a vision of growth and safety for this 
small community and has stayed true to that vision from the beginning.
  When Chief Thomas began his career Trophy Club only had a volunteer 
fire department. Today, it is a full time department providing 
emergency medical and fire rescue services; boasting 16 full-time 
employees and four volunteers. Much of the significant expansion and 
the many improvements the fire station has seen can be attributed to 
Chief Thomas. He oversaw the construction of MUD 1 Fire Station in 2011 
and implemented the Citizens Fire Academy and Citizens Emergency 
Response Team. Chief Thomas brought professional insight and wisdom to 
his team. His legacy will not be forgotten and his service will have a 
lasting impact within the department, as well as the Trophy Club 
community.
  As Chief Thomas retires, he is highly esteemed by his colleagues and 
the community he has served for over 30 years. It is my privilege to 
honor such an outstanding citizen and to serve the town of Trophy Club 
in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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