[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1037]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEVEN M. DYL

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2020

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Steven Dyl 
in celebration of his decades of work as a father, Fire Chief, and 
leader in the Town of Kearny and the County of Hudson. I am proud to 
have such a dedicated and hardworking individual in the Ninth 
Congressional District of New Jersey. A lifelong resident of Kearny and 
a product of the Kearny school system, Steven Dyl dedicated his life to 
the safety and security of his hometown.
  Steven's commitment to serve started at a very young age. With the 
gumption to hold regular meetings with then Mayor Henry Hill, Steven 
advocated for the establishment of an emergency rescue squad in the 
Town of Kearny, resulting in the creation of the Kearny Emergency 
Ambulance squad, an organization responsible for protecting tens of 
thousands of people. Furthermore, prior to his career in fire safety, 
Mr. Dyl worked for the McCabe Ambulance in Bayonne and as an EMT for 
University Hospital in Newark, formally beginning his career in public 
safety.
  Appointed to the Kearny Fire Department (KFD) on October 6, 1984, 
Steven Dyl would start his thirty-five-year long career with the 
department. Rising through the ranks from Fire Captain, to Deputy Fire 
Chief and then Chief in 2007, Steven has a long history of hard work 
and commitment to reflect upon as he retires. Present for many of the 
department's greatest challenges such as the attack on 9/11 and the 
economic downturn in 2008, Steven's leadership would play a key role in 
many of the major initiatives enacted by the Kearny Fire Department. I 
know his guidance and strong force of character will be missed by 
everyone at the department.
  Working closely with other members of his community, Steven has 
raised money for the people of Kearny and firefighters across New 
Jersey. While titles may come and go, Mr. Dyl displays the intrinsic 
qualities that make him a leader irrespective of the title he holds. 
Regardless of how Steven chooses to spend his retirement, I know he 
will remain a firefighter in spirit. Retirement means a transition into 
a new phase of life, and I have every confidence that Steven will make 
this new phase a wonderful, productive and exciting time.
  As the representative for New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District, 
I have the great honor of representing the residents of Kearny in 
Congress and it gives me great pride to recognize one of their native 
sons who has spent his life serving the public. I can say with 
confidence that Steven is not only a good leader, but an incredible 
public servant--the kind who can be counted on both in good times and 
in bad times.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to working with and recognizing the 
efforts of individuals like Mr. Dyl.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, friends, family, 
and the residents of New Jersey in recognizing Steven Dyl for his 
outstanding work, as we celebrate his decades of distinguished service 
to the Ninth Congressional District and the members of his family and 
community.

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