[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 155 (Monday, September 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E977-E978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN SMITH

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 2022

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, today I want to recognize John Smith, a 
member of the Garden City Fire Department, on the occasion of his 
promotion to Fire Marshal.
  Fire Marshal Smith attended Schoolcraft College where he obtained his 
paramedic training while also attending the fire academy. He began his 
career in public safety in 2005, working for Huron Valley Ambulance. 
During his twelve years of service at Huron Valley, he steadily rose 
through the ranks, ultimately serving as Senior Paramedic in the Ann 
Arbor and Chelsea area. In addition, Fire Marshal Smith provided 
valuable support to law enforcement while he served as a member of the 
Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) team as a Tactical Casualty 
Care (TAC) medic for the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team, 
Washtenaw Metro SWAT team, and other local law enforcement agencies. 
During his service, Smith provided them critical medical support during 
high-risk search

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warrants and other law enforcement operations. In addition to his 
official duties in public service, Smith was also a member of the bike 
team and worked many special events including medical support for 
University of Michigan sporting events.
  In 2017, Fire Marshal Smith left Huron Valley Ambulance to pursue his 
dream of working in the fire service. After briefly serving the City of 
Westland, he came to Garden City where he has remained a dedicated 
member of the Fire Department. Fire Marshal Smith discovered his 
passion for fire prevention, completing the city's Fire Inspector I and 
II and plans examiner training. He worked closely with the former Fire 
Marshal throughout his training, learning as much as possible before 
the retirement of his predecessor.
  I am honored to witness the swearing in of John Smith as Garden City 
Fire Marshal. Please join me in wishing him well in his new role, as we 
give thanks for his service to the people of Garden City in Michigan's 
13th District Strong.

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