[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E822]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORARY FIREFIGHTER PENELOPE SALTRAY

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2021

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Miss Penelope 
`Penny' Saltray as she is named an Honorary Firefighter for the Hanford 
and Kings County Fire Departments.
  Penny Saltray, a seven-year-old citizen of the City of Hanford, 
California, dreams of one day becoming a firefighter. She currently 
battles the life-altering symptoms of a diagnosis no other person in 
the world shares. Despite her conditions and the daily obstacles she 
must overcome, Miss Saltray maintains remarkable desire, excitement, 
and curiosity about a career as a firefighter.
  Firefighters put their lives in danger to help others. They exhibit 
incredible courage, drive, and character while serving their community. 
Much like a firefighter, Miss Saltray battles dangerous threats every 
day with inspiring strength and determination. She truly has the heart 
of a firefighter.
  Miss Saltray's resilience, passion, and positive attitude perfectly 
represents the spirit of Hanford and what it means to be a firefighter. 
By being sworn in as an honorary firefighter for the Hanford and Kings 
County Fire Department, Miss Penny Saltray has rightly achieved her 
dream.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Honorary Firefighter Miss Penny Saltray for her 
strength and ambition to serve.

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