[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 133 (Friday, August 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING FIRE CAPTAIN DONALD VILLARD

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2025

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the incredible dedication 
and service of Fire Captain Donald Villard of Dearborn's Fire 
Department and well wishes on his upcoming retirement.
  Captain Villard started his service with the Dearborn Fire Department 
on June 8, 1999. Since then, Captain Villard has served as Firefighter 
1 and Firefighter 2, from there serving as Fire Engineer and six years 
later promoted to Fire Lieutenant for three years. Since 2019, Donald 
Villard has served as Fire Captain for the City of Dearborn. In his 
tenure with the department, he's received many accolades including the 
John D. Dingell Medal of Freedom Memorial Commendation and Fire Chief 
Unit Commendation and has been awarded the Safe Driving Award over five 
times. His awards received are a reflection of his continued dedication 
and commitment to ensuring our communities are safe and protected.
  Please join me in recognizing the outstanding service and 
contributions of Fire Captain, Donald Villard, on his well-deserved 
retirement. The 12th Congressional District thanks him for his service 
to our community.

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