[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1325-E1326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF ANTHONY GALAGAZA OF THE BAKERSFIELD FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  Mr. VALADAO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chief 
Anthony Galagaza on his retirement from the City of Bakersfield Fire 
Department after 30 years of service.
  Chief Galagaza found his calling for community service and 
firefighting at a young age after witnessing his father serve as Fire 
Captain for over 30 years. Galagaza began his career as a seasonal 
firefighter for the Bureau of Land Management while volunteering as a 
reserve firefighter locally. His hard work and dedication allowed him 
to become a professional firefighter and eventually Fire Captain 
himself.
  Chief Galagaza is a state certified chief officer and obtained 
numerous advanced training certificates throughout his career. He holds 
degrees in Fire Technology, Fire Science, and Business Administration.
  Chief Galagaza dedicated his life to volunteerism and serving his 
community. He made great efforts to serve the Central Valley throughout 
his lifetime and has remained an integral part of the community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in recognizing Fire Chief Anthony Galagaza for his lifetime of 
service to the City of Bakersfield, California, and congratulating him 
on his recent retirement.

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