[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 136 (Friday, August 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E753-E754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING CHIEF DON LOMBARDI

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 8, 2025

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Chief Don 
Lombardi of Golden,

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Colorado, on his retirement following 33 years of service to the West 
Metro Fire Protection District.
  Throughout his career, Chief Lombardi went above and beyond the line 
of duty, and focused on growing programs that saved Coloradans money 
and protected the health of our first responders. He started the 
Advanced Resource Medic across West Metro, which helps patients reduce 
cost in their healthcare expenses by treating patients in their own 
homes and cutting back on unnecessary trips to the emergency room. He 
also established the Colorado Firefighters Benefits Trust Program, 
which helps firefighters and fire agencies manage illnesses that affect 
first responders. Chief Lombardi led the West Metro through many fires 
on the Front Range, but his leadership extended to the wellbeing of his 
team and the people who live in our communities.
  In recognition of Chief Lombardi's accomplishments, the Metropolitan 
Chiefs presented him with the prestigious Russell E. Sanders Lifetime 
Achievement Award, and the Federation of European Fire Officers honored 
him with the Cross of Merit award. In 2022, he was named Colorado State 
Fire Chief of the Year for his outstanding service. Chief Lombardi's 
career has an incredible legacy in our state.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to congratulate Don on his well-earned retirement and to 
thank him for his service.

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