[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF CAPTAIN KEVIN LONG

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Kevin 
Long of the Dearborn Fire Department on the occasion of his retirement. 
His honorable twenty-six years of service to our community is worthy of 
commendation.
  Captain Long began his career at the Dearborn Fire Department in 
October 1996, beginning as a Firefighter 1. In April 2002, he was 
promoted to Firefighter 2 and then to the role of Fire Engineer in May 
2006. Due to his excellence in service, he was named Lieutenant in 
April 2011 and then Captain in August 2012. Known for his bravery and 
leadership, he received the Departmental Medal of Valor in 1997 and the 
John D. Dingell Medal of Freedom Memorial Commendation in 2019. He is 
also the recipient of several awards, including the Fire Chief Life 
Saving Award, the Meritorious Service Award, the Fire Chief Unit 
Commendation, and numerous Meritorious Company Commendations.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Captain 
Kevin Long for a career of exemplary service to the Dearborn Fire 
Department. I join with Captain Long's family, friends, and colleagues 
in extending my gratitude to him for his honorable service in 
protecting our community and thank him for his role in serving the 
people of the City of Dearborn for the past twenty-six years. We wish 
him the best in retirement.

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