[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          HONORING THE SERVICE OF BATTALION CHIEF DAVID MAEKER

  (Mr. ELLZEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ELLZEY. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize an outstanding 
constituent of Texas 6, Battalion Chief David Maeker, who has dutifully 
served the people of Waxahachie for the past 26 years.
  David was Battalion Chief in 2018 but was leading in and out of the 
fire station well before that. Throughout his career, he has set the 
tone for what it means to be a good leader.
  I am incredibly proud to announce that Chief Maeker was named 
Firefighter of the Year for Waxahachie in 2021, an outstanding honor 
for which he deserves to be recognized.
  David also helps his community. He has done so by starting a 
nonprofit called Compassion for the Fatherless, which works with an 
orphanage overseas in fulfilling the needs of children by providing 
them with a strong foundation to be successful in life.
  David, you truly lead by example. I, and the citizens of Waxahachie, 
thank you for your incredible service and leadership in our community 
and to those who need it most.
  Congratulations on the well-deserved honor.

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