[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E770-E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CENTER FOR DOMESTIC 
                              PREPAREDNESS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
20th Anniversary of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) which 
will be celebrated on June 14th.

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  On June 1, 1998, the Center opened its doors to America's first 
responders. Over the past 20 years, the staff of the CDP have provided 
cutting-edge training to first responders from all 50 states, every 
U.S. territory and many tribal nations. Through the years, the Center's 
unique training capabilities have prepared the nation's communities to 
plan for, respond to and recover from disasters. As the nation's only 
facility that trains local responders with live toxic materials, the 
CDP's training builds skills and confidence within the response 
community that can save American lives in a homeland security crisis.
  Since its inception, the Center has continued to expand its 
facilities and curriculum to better meet the training needs of first 
responders. Today, the CDP serves an essential role within the 
Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency 
for helping provide critical training that ultimately helps keep our 
communities safe.
  I am pleased to recognize the staff of the Center for Domestic 
Preparedness today for reaching this important milestone, and look 
forward to witnessing its continued service to the nation.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the CDP on this exciting 
milestone in their history.

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