[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER JERUZAL'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF 
                                DEARBORN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain 
Christopher Jeruzal on the occasion of his retirement from the Dearborn 
Fire Department after almost 20 years of service to the City of 
Dearborn, Michigan. His significant service to our community is worthy 
of commendation.
  Captain Jeruzal joined the Dearborn Fire Department in 2003 and that 
same year received a Departmental Commendation. Within the next 2 
years, Captain Jeruzal earned the Fire Chief Life Saving Award on three 
occasions. He consistently moved up the ranks of the Department, being 
promoted to Fire Engineer in 2015, Lieutenant in 2020, and finally 
Captain earlier this year. Captain Jeruzal's dedication to duty is 
evident in earning a Perfect Attendance award in 2018, as well as 
earning a Military Service Award from the U.S. Navy in 2017 and a 
Vaccination Center Award when we were at the height of the COVID-19 
pandemic. Over the course of his extensive career, Captain Jeruzal has 
been the recipient of countless awards for excellence in service 
including the Meritorious Company Award, Fire Chiefs Unit 
Recommendation, and seven Safe Driving Awards.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Captain 
Christopher Jeruzal for his exemplary 20 years of service. He has 
selflessly served the City of Dearborn in his role as a Captain of the 
Fire Department and has been steadfastly dedicated to the safety of our 
community. I join with Captain Jeruzal's family, friends, and 
colleagues in extending my best wishes to him in retirement.

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