[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL REESE

  (Mr. SMUCKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to honor and remember a dedicated public servant in our community who 
just passed away 2 weeks ago today at the young age of 53--Willow 
Street Fire Chief Michael Reese.
  Chief Reese's career as a firefighter, which spanned four decades and 
began when he was a teenager, stands out in our community as one of 
service, pride, and bravery. His loss is a tremendous loss to our 
community as well as his fellow firefighters. President Bob Kiesel said 
recently in a statement, and he said it best: ``Chief Reese's life was 
dedicated to helping others.''
  In addition to his 39 years as a firefighter and EMT, Chief Reese 
spent 17 years as an emergency dispatcher and assistant supervisor with 
the Lancaster County-Wide Communications. Chief Reese focused his 
entire career on serving others, on making our community a safer place, 
and on saving the lives of those he was charged with protecting.
  Michael served alongside his brother, David, who is the deputy fire 
chief in Willow Street. David and all the firefighters in Willow Street 
and across central Pennsylvania will carry Michael's spirit with them 
for the rest of their lives.
  I am extraordinarily grateful for his service. We owe a debt of 
gratitude to Chief Reese, his wife, Susan, and to his entire family. 
His memory will not soon be forgotten.

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