[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING FIRE CHIEF DIANA J. MATTY

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Diana 
J. Matty, who will become the first woman Fire Chief of West Palm Beach 
when she is sworn in on Monday.
  Since joining the department in 1994 at the age of 18, Diana has 
risen through the ranks and held almost every position from firefighter 
to assistant fire chief. She is a decorated fire officer with multiple 
Firefighter of the Year awards to her name, and has traveled the nation 
as a hazmat instructor. Her promotion to Fire Chief marks the 
achievement of a career-long goal, and one that is unquestionably 
deserved.
  I have known Diana since my time as the Mayor of West Palm Beach and 
I am thrilled to see such a well-deserving firefighter serve in this 
position.
  Diana is a great role model for any aspiring firefighter, and I am 
pleased to honor her today and wish her the best of luck as West Palm 
Beach's new Fire Chief.

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