[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 114 (Friday, June 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING FIRE CHIEF CATHERINE HARMAN

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 30, 2023

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize Fire Chief 
Catherine Harman for her 40 years of fire service to the people of 
Garden City and Michigan's 12th District Strong.
  Chief Harman began her career as a firefighter and paramedic with the 
Detroit Fire Department, where she served for 10 years. She went on to 
serve the community of Garden City 30 more years, 13 of those as Fire 
Chief. As a fire service professional, Chief Harman is one of only 5 
percent of women in the United States who have a career in fire 
service. In her role as fire chief, she has blazed the trail for 
countless women and sets an example for young people everywhere.
  Chief Harman has done an outstanding job of leading the 21 members 
strong Garden City Fire Department, including persevering through the 
challenges of serving the public through a global pandemic. Under Chief 
Harman's leadership, there has been tremendous improvement in improving 
fire safety across the community.
  Please join me in recognizing Garden City Fire Chief Catherine Harman 
for her outstanding service the people of Michigan's 12th District as 
we wish her well on her retirement.

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