[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 187 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1087-E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN CHRIS MADZIK'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF NORTHVILLE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chris Madzik, 
Captain of the Northville Fire Department in Northville, MI on the 
occasion of his retirement. His dedication and commitment to the City 
of Northville over the last 28 years is worthy of commendation.
  Chris joined the Northville Fire Department in 1995 because they were 
offering free training for a three-year commitment as an on-call 
firefighter. He fell in love with public service and became a full-time 
firefighter in 1998. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2002, followed 
quickly by another promotion to Lieutenant in 2003. He has been a 
Captain with the Northville FD since 2017.
  Armed with a Masters of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Chris 
has spent his time

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with the Northville FD revamping policies and developing HR training. 
Chris, a charter member of Local 3961, served as the first union Vice-
President and worked to implement 24-hour staffing for the fire 
department. When the Department transitioned to Advanced Life Support, 
Chris attended and graduated from Eastern Michigan's School of Fire 
Staff and Command in addition to earning his Paramedic's license. He 
served as a representative on the Westen Wayne Hazardous Materials 
Response Team for over 10 years, and he was selected by his peers as 
the Firefighter of the Year in 2017.
  Almost 12 years ago, Chris rediscovered his love of music. Currently, 
he is a tenor in the Livingston County Choir and participates in 
concerts hosted by Expressions Music Academy in Novi. He has had the 
unique opportunity of representing the Department while singing the 
National Anthem at First Responder nights for the Detroit Tigers, Red 
Wings, and Pistons. He plans to continue his work in public service for 
Howell Public Schools as a paraprofessional, where he will assist 
impaired children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 
Captain Chris Madzik for the 28 years of service he has dedicated to 
the City of Northville. Chris's dedication and respect for the job 
serves as a constant reminder that local communities are dependent on 
the commitment of such public servants to keep its residents safe. We 
need more public servants like Chris, and though he may be retiring 
from fighting fires, I am hopeful that we will continue to hear that 
beautiful voice ringing out for years to come. I thank Chris and we 
wish him the best of luck with his future endeavors.

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