[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING WAYNE WEBBER'S SERVICE AS A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER FOR THE 
                       BELLEROSE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. ANTHONY D'ESPOSITO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 2023

  Mr. D'ESPOSITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic 
accomplishments and career of Wayne Webber.
  Nearly 3 decades ago, Mr. Webber moved to Bellerose Village with his 
wife of 35 years and 2 kids: Sarah and Merrie. On top of being a 
decorated fireman, Mr. Webber worked as a Medical Technician for 33 
years.
  Mr. Wayne Webber has been a member of the Bellerose Volunteer Fire 
Department for 28 years on Long Island. Throughout his time there, 
Wayne has moved up the ranks, holding many different positions, which 
is a testament to his character and dedication to serving his 
community.
  Mr. Webber has managed a variety of programs and initiatives, both in 
corporate officer positions and Firematic officer positions. Within the 
corporate office, Mr. Webber was the Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice 
President and is now the current President. While working as a 
Firematic officer, Mr. Webber served in every single position: 1st and 
2nd Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, and Chief of the Department from 
2002 to 2007--right after September 11.
  While bravely serving the Bellerose community, Mr. Webber managed a 
variety of programs and initiatives that are vital to the Department. 
Mr. Webber was responsible for developing, supervising, and conducting 
40 fire drills within a year. These drills incorporated all phases of 
training that are essential in preparing for the next incident. As 
Chief of the Department, Mr. Webber is the Incident Commander for four 
weeks of training at the Nassau County Fire Academy for Bellerose 
firefighters and three other fire departments. Mr. Webber was appointed 
in 2019 as the Bellerose Village Fire Commissioner and currently holds 
the position.
  As an Ex-Chief of the Island Park Fire Department, I understand the 
importance of Mr. Webber's contributions to the Bellerose Fire 
Department and the surrounding community. Wayne's long career is 
inspiring to other firefighters and his neighbors, but more 
importantly, Wayne embodies the characteristics of an excellent 
fireman.
  On behalf of New York's 4th District, I am esteemed to recognize his 
astounding career and his brave service as a firefighter. I wish Wayne 
a bright, healthy, and exciting future.

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