[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 181 (Friday, December 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                GRATITUDE FOR CALIFORNIA'S FIREFIGHTERS

  (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, as California's fire season draws to a 
close, I rise to express my deepest gratitude to CAL Fire, Riverside 
County, and the city of Riverside firefighters for their unwavering 
dedication to keeping our community safe.
  This past season, the Canyon Crest, Hawarden, Minton, and Eagle fires 
scorched for than 2,500 acres in Riverside County. As we see the 
intensity and frequency of fire emergencies grow, our local 
firefighters have consistently risen to the occasion, to working around 
the clock, putting their health and safety on the line, and tirelessly 
battling the flames to protect our homes and families.
  I also acknowledge the tremendous contributions of former Riverside 
Fire Chief Michael Moore, who retired after more than 40 years of 
dedicated service this past September, and I extend my congratulations 
to Chief Steve McKinster as he assumes the leadership of the Riverside 
Fire Department.

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