[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E233-E234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING JOHN GIBBONS' 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 John Gibbons.
  A lifelong resident of Nassau County, Mr. Gibbons grew up in the 
Floral Park Bellerose community, graduating from Archbishop Molloy High 
School. He then moved to Bellerose Village in 2001. Mr. Gibbons is a 
family man, raising 4 kids: Anthony, Olivia, Katherine, and Elizabeth. 
In June, Mr. Gibbons will celebrate 30 years of marriage with his wife, 
Lori. On top of being a decorated fireman, John has worked in the 
banking and finance industries for nearly 3 decades.
  John Gibbons has been a member of the Bellerose Volunteer Fire 
Department for 21 years on Long Island. John has risen through the 
ranks throughout his time there, holding many different positions 
because of his character and dedication to serving his community.
  Mr. Gibbons has held both corporate officer positions and Firematic 
officer positions. During his time in the corporate office of the 
Bellerose Fire Department, Mr. Gibbons held the positions of Secretary, 
Treasurer, and Vice President. While working as a Firematic officer, 
Mr. Gibbons served in all Firematic officer positions: 1st Lieutenant, 
2nd Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, and is now serving as Chief of 
the Department.
  While bravely serving the Bellerose community, Mr. Gibbons managed 
different programs and initiatives vital to the Department. While Mr. 
Gibbons was a Captain, John organized, supervised, and conducted 40 
fire drills within a year. These drills incorporated all phases of 
firefighter training, preparing each firefighter for the next incident. 
As Chief of the Department, John is Incident Commander for all Fire 
Emergencies; in addition, John is the Incident Commander for 4 weeks of 
training at the Nassau County Fire Academy for Bellerose firefighters.
  As an Ex-Chief of the Island Park Fire Department, I understand the 
importance of Mr. Gibbons' contributions to the Bellerose Fire 
Department and the surrounding community. John's long career is 
inspiring to other firefighters and his neighbors, but more 
importantly, John 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 John a 
bright, healthy, and exciting future.

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