[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E154-E155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING CHIEF JAMES McALLISTER AND HIS SERVICE TO THE OCCOQUAN-
              WOODBRIDGE-LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 7, 2020

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the service and 
dedication of Chief James McAllister of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton 
Volunteer Fire Department. Chief McAllister is retiring from the 
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department following nearly 
three decades of service to our community.
   Chief McAllister joined OWLVFD in June of 1991. Throughout his years 
of service Chief McAllister has served the department in every 
operational role. He has been a Firefighter, Medic, and for the last 11 
years he has led the department as its Chief. Under his steadfast 
leadership, the department has continued to grow and expand, along with 
the community it serves. The OWLVFD is one of the largest volunteer 
departments in the country with almost 300 volunteer members and three 
fire stations. It provides fire suppression, EMS care and rescue 
services to 80,000 residents who live and work in a 27 square mile 
area. Last year, the department responded to more than 8,000 911-
emergency calls which resulted in nearly 20,000 runs.
   In addition to his duties leading the department, he has served the 
county through his

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participation on many committees, task forces, and the Prince William 
County Fire and Rescue Association. His achievements, successes and 
dedication are made even more inspiring by the fact that all of his 
work has been as a dedicated volunteer. In recognition of his 
commitment and his 28-year career, it is my great honor to recognize 
Chief James McAllister of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire 
Department.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me once again in 
congratulating Chief James McAllister for his 28-years of service to 
OWLVFD. His positive contributions, and dedicated service to our 
community can never be repaid. We thank Chief McAllister, and we wish 
him the best in retirement.

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