[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1073-E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              REMEMBERING WACONIA FIREFIGHTER JEFFREY BORG

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 8, 2023

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Waconia 
Firefighter Jeffrey Borg who passed away late last month.
  Jeff's passion for helping others was evident in everything he did. 
As a firefighter for more than 27 years, he risked his life to protect 
the safety of his community. Over his years of service to the 
department, he went on to train many new firefighters, including his 
son Carter. The father-son duo served together in the Waconia Fire 
Department during the last few years of Jeff's life.
  As an employee of the City of Victoria, Jeff took pride in his work 
and put the needs of others first, often working 18-hour shifts plowing 
snow for the city and then coming home to plow his driveway. During his 
tenure at the City of Victoria, he joined the Victoria Fire Department 
while simultaneously serving as a firefighter for the City of Waconia.

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  Jeff will be remembered as a loving father, husband and son. Whether 
it was serving as pit crew to his father LeRoy in local demolition 
derbies or being the number-one fan at his kids' sports games. Jeff's 
happiest moments were by his family's side.
  We offer our deepest condolences to Jeff's family, friends and 
colleagues. May his memory bring them comfort during this challenging 
time.

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