[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 91 (Thursday, May 29, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING DARRELL S. TREMBLAY

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2025

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the retirement of 
Darrell S. Tremblay.
  Darrell S. Tremblay first joined the fire service in February of 1987 
as a volunteer fireman in Stafford County, Virginia. From 1991 to 1995, 
he spent time as a professional fireman in the Naval District 
Washington Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Darrell graduated 
from Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department 
Recruit Class 315 on August 8, 1995. His first appointment was to 
Engine 30 before his appointment to Truck 17. On March 30, 2005, 
Darrell Tremblay was appointed to the Marine Division within Special 
Operations.
  During his time on the Fire Boat, Darrell was promoted to Marine 
Operator, Assistant Marine Pilot, and then to Marine Pilot, also 
earning his 200-ton masters license as a Merchant Mariner from the 
United States Coast Guard. Serving the citizens and visitors of the 
district from the water was Darrell's passion. His time spent working 
on the Fire Boat included maintaining the department's fireboat fleet, 
training with municipalities around the region to hone his skill set, 
and performing countless rescue operations.
  In the 20 years served on the Fire Boat, Darrell has earned 
commendations to include a Class II Unit Citation for Valor, Armed 
Forces Expeditionary Ribbon, the Coast Guard Meritorious Team 
Commendation, and many others. After 30 years in the DCFD, and a 
commendable service record, Darrell Tremblay is retiring on July 12, 
2025.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing Darrell S. 
Tremblay for his service to the Nation. I am proud to join him in 
celebrating this remarkable achievement. May the Lord bless him as he 
embarks on his next challenge, and I look forward to seeing his 
continued success in the future.

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