[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E118]
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               IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM SPRAGUE

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 3, 2020

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
retirement of Captain William Sprague, Fire Captain of the Eastham Fire 
Department.
  Captain Sprague began his career with the Eastham Fire Department in 
September of 1979 as a call firefighter. In a few short years, he would 
be appointed an EMT and later a full-time firefighter. Always putting 
the needs of the community before his own, Captain Sprague played an 
incredibly crucial role in keeping the citizens of Eastham safe during 
Hurricane Bob in 1991.
  He received his degree in fire science in 1997, and by 2001, after 
spending 20 years with the department, he was officially promoted to 
Fire Captain.
  Continuing to put his expertise to practice, Captain Sprague joined 
the Barnstable County Technical Rescue Team in 2004, where he joined 
regional partners to ensure the larger community was prepared during 
emergencies.
  Captain Sprague brought considerable positive change and advanced the 
importance of teamwork both within his department and throughout Cape 
Cod.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Captain William Sprague and his 
commitment to ensuring the safety of our community. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing his hard work and dedication as he 
celebrates his retirement.

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