[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 113 (Tuesday, July 9, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    ALEXANDRIA BROWN NAMED OHIO'S 13TH DISTRICT CHAMPION OF THE WEEK

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Alexandria Brown 
as Ohio's 13th Congressional District Champion of the Week.
  Alexandria is a fire medic for the city of Green and the founder of 
Female Firefighters of Ohio, a nonprofit dedicated to providing 
resources to aspiring female firefighters through training, mentorship, 
and preparation for the fire service.
  Today, fewer than 10 percent of firefighters are women. In order to 
increase the number of women in her field, Brown reaches out to 
aspiring female firefighters to provide support, including access to 
mentorship programs and monthly training sessions to gain critical 
experience and necessary certifications.
  Alexandria cultivates a supportive training environment that allows 
women to enter the field feeling prepared, supported, capable of 
contributing to their departments, and, most importantly, keeping all 
of our communities safe.
  I am thankful for all of those who are willing to run toward the fire 
while we all run away. They keep our community safe.
  Alexandria's dedication to expanding female representation in her 
field is an inspiration for our community and a shining example of the 
spirit that makes our district the Birthplace of Champions.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Alexandria Brown for her dedication to her field 
and the amazing work she does to keep our community safe.

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