[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 196 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1560-E1561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE HEROISM OF CANYON GATE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2019

  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Community 
Volunteer Fire Department in Canyon Gate for their heroic actions 
saving the lives of three pets from a burning home.
  For many, pets can be a part of our families nearly as much as our 
brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers are. Losing a pet is hard for 
everyone, especially in times of tragedy.
  The Community Volunteer Fire Department went above and beyond in 
their duties to make sure a family did not have to go through that 
pain. While a TX-22 family was away, their house unfortunately caught 
fire with their three pets--a cat, a dog and a kitten--trapped on the 
first floor. These heroes risked their lives to ensure that these pets 
were reunited with their families in the face of disaster.
  We send our heartfelt appreciation to the Community Volunteer Fire 
Department and all our firefighters in TX-22 who put their lives on the 
line each and every day to rescue those in danger--be they people or 
pets. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
they make our community very proud.

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