[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE SERVICE OF FIRE CHIEF MIKE BRENT

  (Mr. RIGGLEMAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to salute a life of 
service. Next week, Fire Chief Mike Brent will hang up his helmet and 
enter a well-deserved retirement.
  Mike joined the Fluvanna County Volunteer Fire Department in January 
of 1977 as a member of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company. He quickly 
rose through the ranks, and just 10 years later he was elected to serve 
as the Chief of Fluvanna County Volunteer Department; leading 
volunteers from Palmyra, Fork Union, and Kents Store.
  During his 32 years as chief, he was instrumental in many significant 
improvements to the delivery of fire and EMS services in Fluvanna 
County, to include a capital improvements plan for three new, state-of-
the-art firehouses.
  Even after retiring as chief, Mike continues to volunteer as a member 
of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company; a true testament to his resolute 
commitment and unwavering service to our community.
  Chief Brent truly embodies what it means to be selfless and putting 
others' needs before his own. We are forever grateful for his service.

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