[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 114 (Monday, June 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     RECOGNIZING FIRE CHIEF AND EMERGENCY COORDINATOR STEVE LANDIN

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 22, 2020

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career and 
service of Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator, Steve 
Landin. Chief Landin has retired after 30 years of service as a member 
of the City of Laredo's Fire Department.
  Chief Landin is an individual who showed true leadership and poise 
under great pressure. Since first becoming emergency management 
coordinator in 2005 and eventually Fire Chief, he helped lead the City 
of Laredo through three federally declared disasters as well as the 
ongoing pandemic. In addition, despite these difficult circumstances, 
he also managed to be a devoted family man and example for his 
community.
  I have personally worked with Chief Landin over the years and 
witnessed first-hand the important work he has done for our area. 
Through his efforts, he helped ensure that Laredo's Fire Department was 
amongst the best in the country. In addition, he has set the standard 
for future fire department leaders.
  Chief Landin's service to the City of Laredo will never be forgotten. 
He cared deeply about the people he was serving and consistently showed 
what it meant to always put the safety and well-being of others first. 
The dedication that he showed to us all should be a constant reminder 
of how we should be in our daily lives.
  However, Chief Landin's service to others is not over. He will now be 
working for Webb County as its new Emergency Management Coordinator. 
Once again showing his commitment to others and devotion to our 
community.
  As we move forward, let us take the time to appreciate the service of 
heroes like Chief Landin and all the individuals who risk their lives 
each day to keep us safe. However, in the words of President John F. 
Kennedy, ``As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the 
highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.''

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