[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 102 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
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                         HONORING DON LOMBARDI

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2023

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Don Lombardi of 
West Metro Fire Rescue for being awarded the International Association 
of Fire Chief's Metropolitan ``Metro'' Chiefs Division Russell E. 
Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Fire Chief Don Lombardi has been with the West Metro Fire Protection 
District since 1991, one of the largest fire districts and EMS 
providers in the state of Colorado, serving a population of nearly 
300,000 citizens, covering 108 square miles. A graduate of the 
University of Colorado, as well as the Executive Fire Officer Program 
with the National Fire Academy, Chief Lombardi leads the agency's 
efforts to protect Colorado from household fires and wildfires across 
the state.
  In addition to his work on West Metro Fire, Mr. Lombardi has co-
authored recent Colorado Firefighters Heart and Cancer Benefit 
legislation and has served as chair of the Colorado Firefighters Heart 
and Cancer Benefit Trust and the Colorado State Fire Chiefs' executive 
board. As wildfires driven by climate change continue to threaten the 
lives and communities of Coloradans, leaders like Don Lombardi ensure 
the safety and wellbeing of the Western Denver Metropolitan area.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh 
Congressional District, I congratulate Don Lombardi for receiving this 
award and thank him for his leadership and public service for the 
Colorado community.

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