[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E102]
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                             WILLIAM CRIPPS

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I extend my 
congratulations to Fire Official and Firefighter William Cripps on his 
retirement this year after 25 years of service. Beginning his career in 
1996, inspired by his father, he started at the City of Wildwood Fire 
Department as a part-time Firefighter and EMT. In 2000 he began working 
full time and in 2018 he took on the role of Fire Official in Wildwood, 
overseeing the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Throughout his service, 
William held many roles, including Cape May County Fire Coordinator, an 
instructor at the Cape May County Fire Academy, and a member of the 
Cape May County Urban Search & Rescue Team. He earned numerous awards, 
including the 9/11 Commendation for his response to the 2001 World 
Trade Center attacks and he also received Disaster Commendations for 
his work during Hurricane Sandy, Winter Storm Jonas, and Tropical 
Cyclone Ida. William's dedication shone through in the creation of the 
very successful Summer Cadet Firefighter youth program and the 
initiation of the City of Wildwood Fire Department's Fire Investigation 
Unit. This legacy runs in the family, with his brother Charles Cripps, 
Jr. and son Nick Cripps also embracing the noble path of firefighting. 
William Cripps is a symbol of dedication, and he leaves behind a legacy 
that will inspire generations of firefighters to come. I thank 
Firefighter Cripps for keeping South Jersey safe and I wish him well in 
his retirement. God Bless Fire Official and Firefighter William Cripps 
and God Bless the United States of America.

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