[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CHAPLAIN CHARLIE GRANT

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                          HON. JENNIFER WEXTON

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2024

  Ms. WEXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated 
public service of Chaplain Charlie Grant of Loudoun County Fire and 
Rescue.
  Before his passing on December 6th of last year, Chaplain Grant was 
one of the leading members of our community who was known for his 
dedication to others, integrity, and passion for helping those in need.
  Throughout his life Chaplain Grant worked tirelessly in his service 
to others. He filled his time working to help those in need and to make 
his community a better place. This is seen in the countless hours he 
spent serving the members of his community although he did more than 
just serve. Rather, chaplain Grant established many of the systems and 
programs still used to help people in our community to this day.
  Chaplain Grant was instrumental in creating multiple institutions in 
our community such as the LINK Against Hunger and the Good Shepherd 
Alliance which provides housing services for those in need. Further, 
it's this desire for service and compassion for his community which led 
him to establish the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Chaplain's Program, 
the program for which he is perhaps most well-known, in which he was 
instrumental in providing support and services for the brave men and 
women of Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.
  This legacy of service will be fondly remembered in the community as 
Chaplain Grant exemplified the ideals of service, dedication, and 
compassion. The services and programs he established are being carried 
on by his successors. Even after his passing, Chaplain Grant is still 
watching over his community.
  I want to formally recognize the service of Chaplain Grant to our 
community and the Nation. He exemplified the ideals of service, 
charity, and compassion and has irrefutably benefited the lives of 
countless people of the 10th District of Virginia and our Nation.

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