[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING LAKELAND FIRE CHIEF DOUG RILEY

  (Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Lakeland Fire Chief Doug Riley for being named the 2020 
Florida Fire Chief of the Year by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association.
  Riley was appointed as fire chief in December 2017. He has served 
more than 30 years with the Lakeland Fire Department, holding just 
about every position there during his tenure.
  I was privileged to serve alongside Chief Riley as a Lakeland city 
commissioner and as a fellow rotarian. I have seen firsthand his effort 
to build better relationships with employees, staff, and the community. 
Doug Riley continues to go above and beyond to strengthen the fire 
department and its employees.
  On behalf of the 15th District of Florida, congratulations to Chief 
Doug Riley for earning this distinguished honor. The Lakeland community 
thanks the chief for his efforts to protect and serve us every day.
  Well done, Chief.

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