[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 196 (Wednesday, December 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF MR. CLAUDE EUGENE JORDAN

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2018

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the service 
of Mr. Claude Eugene Jordan and his long and honorable career as a 
firefighter. Mr. Jordan has honored his country with over 30 years of 
service in civilian firefighting, demonstrating not only skill at his 
craft, but devotion to our nation.
  Before his career in firefighting began, Mr. Jordan grew up in Prince 
George's County, Maryland where he served as a volunteer firefighter 
with the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department since 1980. On May 11, 
1987, he began his employment with the Dahlgren, Virginia Fire 
Department.
  By November 5, 1989, Mr. Jordan was promoted to Supervisory Captain. 
Over his long career at Dahlgren, Mr. Jordan has served in nearly every 
position starting as a firefighter and ultimately, on February 5, 2015, 
he was promoted to his current role of Battalion Chief of Operations 
for Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services at Naval 
Support Activity South Potomac in Dahlgren, Virginia.
  Mr. Jordan is married to Tina Jordan, and together they have happily 
raised five daughters: Brittany Lambdin, Emilie Jordan, Madison Jordan, 
Kaleigh Jordan, and Makenzie Jordan.
  Today, we honor Claude Eugene Jordan and his 30 years of exemplary 
service to the Navy as a civilian firefighter. His hard work, devotion, 
and strong character will be missed by his fellow firefighters as he 
transitions to a joyful retirement. His spirit of selflessness is an 
enduring example to us all as I am told that Mr. Jordan is the type of 
man who spent his career worrying about his colleagues rather than 
himself.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing Mr. Claude Eugene 
Jordan's lifetime of accomplishment and dedication. An admirable 
illustration of leadership and service, and an outstanding member of 
our community, may God bless Mr. Jordan and his family as they begin a 
new chapter in life. On behalf of America's First District, we say 
thank you.

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