[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
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                         HONORING MARCUS FAUMUI

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marcus 
Faumui, whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of the Year for 
Contra Costa County in California's 5th Congressional District. This 
award is given to exceptional members of our community who perform 
beyond their duty as a public servant.
  A native of Richmond, California, Mr. Faumui attended Contra Costa 
College and Los Medanos College, where he earned his A.S. in Fire 
Technology. He then graduated from the top of his academy class and 
joined the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department, where he has made a 
tremendous impact in a short time.
  Mr. Faumui is one of the youngest firefighters at the department, but 
has quickly gained the respect of his peers and community with his 
positive attitude and willingness to contribute in any way possible. At 
the department, Mr. Faumui serves as the incident photographer and 
collects evidence used in the peer review process. He also shares his 
experience as a volunteer trainer at the Los Medanos College Fire 
Academy and oversees the school education programs for Rodeo and 
Hercules students.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Faumui for his dedication to our community's 
safety. For this reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor him here 
today.

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