[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 82 (Friday, May 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CAPT. THADDEUS (THAD) RAVEN

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2024

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
legacy of Captain Thaddeus (Thad) Raven, who served our city in the 
Fort Worth Fire Department for 25 years. Captain Raven was an exemplary 
firefighter and leader and served as the Head of Recruitment during his 
decades of service to our community.
  He was also known as a steadfast champion of diversity in 
firefighting. In 2022, as the result of his hard work, the most diverse 
class of fire recruits in the Department's 129-year history graduated. 
His work helped include more diverse voices and backgrounds into the 
firefighter ranks, reinforcing the department's commitment to 
inclusivity and representation in the community it serves.
  Captain Raven's legacy with the Fort Worth Fire Department and 
service to our community will not soon be forgotten. I am praying for 
his loved ones and the Fort Worth Fire Department during this time.

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