[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E42-E43]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF PATRICK O'BRIEN

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2025

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patrick O'Brien for 
his service as Fire Chief to the Town of Massena.
  Mr. O'Brien has dedicated his life to public service and has served 
his country and community from a variety of positions. He has worked as 
a safety and compliance regional manager for MESA Air Group, an 
information systems technician for the U.S. Navy Reserve, a State Fire 
Instructor for the Office of Fire

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Prevention & Control, the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and 
Emergency Management for the State University of New York at Potsdam, 
and as the Fire Chief to the Town of Massena.
  Mr. O'Brien started his work with the Massena Fire Department in 2007 
and has been an incredible asset to the department ever since. With 
over 20 years of emergency planning and response experience, Mr. 
O'Brien is exceptionally driven and provides incredible service to 
Massena. His election as Fire Chief in 2023 reflects his relentless 
drive for quality, risk management, and teamwork which has improved 
countless lives in the North Country.
  On behalf of New York's 21st district, it is my privilege and honor 
to recognize the great accomplishments of Patrick O'Brien. I 
congratulate him on his incredible achievements and thank him for his 
contributions to our North Country community.

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