[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S FIRE SERVICE AWARDS

  (Mr. GOOD of Virginia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, since 2002, the Virginia 
Governor's Fire Service Awards have recognized outstanding first 
responders in the Commonwealth.
  Chief Monty Coleman of the Forest Volunteer Fire Department received 
the Virginia Fire Chief of the Year Award. For 35 years, he has served 
Bedford County, working diligently to meet the needs of their growing 
response area. I congratulate Chief Coleman on this award and thank him 
for his dedication.
  The city of Lynchburg's fire department was recognized for its 
Excellence in Virginia Community Risk Reduction after launching Walk-
About Wednesday, a project promoting community safety. This successful 
initiative involved going door to door to inform citizens about 
emergency preparedness and install critical safety components. I 
applaud the Lynchburg Fire Department for providing city residents with 
these important resources.
  I also congratulate the Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue which 
received an Outstanding Fire Department Response Award for their quick 
actions in responding to a large apartment fire last November. With 
help from Pittsylvania County and Danville, they heroically prevented 
any life-threatening injuries or deaths.
  I am proud of these outstanding individuals, and I am proud to 
represent all of the brave first responders of Virginia's Fifth 
District.

                          ____________________