[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 170 (Friday, October 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1093-E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING FIRE CHIEF JERRY BROOKS

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                             HON. TED BUDD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2022

  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Clemmons Fire 
Chief Jerry Brooks on his upcoming retirement from an incredible career 
protecting the residents of Clemmons, North Carolina.

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  After returning home from serving his country in the United States 
Army, Chief Brooks joined the Clemmons Fire Department in 1971 as a 
volunteer fireman. He quickly proved his mettle and cool head under 
pressure, and for the next eight years, he advanced through the ranks 
until eventuaJly being appointed Chief in 1979.
  For more than 50 years--over 40 of which as Fire Chief--Chief Brooks 
has faithfully kept watch at his post, standing by to respond at a 
moment's notice to cries for help across his community. He guided his 
department in its transition from a largely rural force to an operation 
serving more than four times as many residents in less than half the 
space. He has also left an indelible impact on firefighting across the 
state as President of many professional organizations, including the NC 
State Firemen's Association, the Forsyth County Firefighter and Chiefs 
Association, and the Piedmont Firefighters Association. Despite having 
been honored numerous times for his exemplary service, including as the 
2015 Chief of the Year, the residents of Clemmons fondly recognize 
Chief Brooks's humble demeanor. From escorting a World War II Honor 
Flight, to organizing the village's annual 9/11 memorial, it seems as 
though everything Chief Brooks does is a way to give back to his 
community.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in thanking Fire Chief Jerry Brooks for 
his many years of service to the people of Clemmons. May we all share 
his courage and sense of duty. I wish him the best in his well-deserved 
retirement.

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