[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT MICHAEL GRISSOM

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lieutenant 
Michael Grissom and congratulate him on receiving The Washtenaw 100 
Firefighter of the Year Award. Lieutenant Grissom's selfless dedication 
to protecting the Washtenaw County community is worthy of commendation.
  The Washtenaw 100 is a non-profit organization committed to 
supporting our hometown heroes. The organization's mission is to 
provide immediate financial funding to families of law enforcement and 
firefighting personnel in Washtenaw County who have died in the line of 
duty, helping them through their grief. In addition, the organization 
strives to serve active duty law enforcement officers and firefighters 
by providing grants to local departments and offering annual 
scholarships to their children to bolster their educational 
opportunities.
  The Washtenaw 100's Annual Dinner exemplifies the organization's 
continued commitment to supporting our community's firefighters and law 
enforcement officers and serves as a great way to recognize their 
outstanding efforts. This year, The Washtenaw 100 is proud to recognize 
Lieutenant Michael Grissom as the 2019 Firefighter of the Year.
  Lieutenant Michael Grissom is an experienced and valuable member of 
the Dexter Area Fire Department. Nominated by Chief Robert Smith, 
Lieutenant Grissom is known as a leader who consistently goes above and 
beyond what is expected of him in his position. Lieutenant Grissom has 
a host of remarkable accomplishments that make him deserving of the 
Firefighter of the Year Award, but some of his most noteworthy 
achievements include his involvement with Active 911, a mobile app that 
enables responders to easily access pertinent information and 
communicate effectively with one another, and his leadership in 
repurposing old radios.
  When asked about his impressive work, Lieutenant Grissom responded, 
``It's not about me.'' Lieutenant Grissom truly embodies all the 
qualities of a dedicated firefighter--he humbly strives for excellence 
without seeking praise or recognition for any of his significant 
accomplishments.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Lieutenant 
Michael Grissom. His bravery, dedication, and service to the citizens 
of Washtenaw County is deeply appreciated and truly makes a difference 
in our community.

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