[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TED MARTIN

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Ted 
Martin of Branson, MO. Over his remarkable 30 years with Branson Fire 
Rescue, he has guided the city's fire department through a period of 
rapid change and modernization. During his time as fire chief, he has 
consistently demonstrated a deep-rooted commitment to ensuring the 
brave men and women of Branson Fire Rescue are able to protect their 
fellow people of Branson as safely as possible. Over Chief Martin's 
incredible 13-year term, his team has maintained some of the lowest 
fire loss values across the region, serving as a testament to the 
entire force's selfless dedication and commitment to community safety.
  Chief Ted Martin has continually shown himself to be an outstanding 
community leader, and his stable leadership will no doubt be deeply 
missed. I am blessed to call Chief Martin a fellow Missourian, and he 
has more than proven himself as a Champion of Missouri. I wish him and 
his family the best as he begins his retirement this April.

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