[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 175 (Friday, October 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING FIREFIGHTERS TOM MARTIN AND TIM KENDEL

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                          HON. J. FRENCH HILL

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2020

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Tom 
Martin and Tim Kendel, who have tirelessly served the Higginson Fire 
Department. Both will receive a special ceremony to honor their 
contribution to the station and their community.
  Tom Martin has served as the department's chaplain and has always 
been available to the crew during times of personal crisis and offered 
his wisdom and spiritual guidance., He's been just as available to the 
community itself through assistance with tornado and fire relief. His 
willingness and selflessness to the crew could never go unrecognized.
  Tim Kendel has been a pillar of the Higginson Fire Department, as he 
has been a firefighter since the founding of the department in 1978. 
The department plans to celebrate Mr. Kendel soon with a parade to 
honor his service to the town of Higginson.
  I thank Tom and Tim for their constant work to protect their 
community, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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