[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          HONORING RANDY BLACK

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                             HON. JEFF HURD

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2026

  Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Randy Black 
of Durango, Colorado, for his outstanding commitment and contributions 
to the people of Durango.
  Chief Randy Black has devoted more than three decades to the safety 
and well-being of the Durango community. Beginning as a volunteer 
firefighter, he rose through the ranks to lead the department as Fire 
Chief of the Durango Fire Protection District.
  Under Chief Black's guidance, the department has prioritized 
community engagement, ensuring that fire and emergency services remain 
visible, responsive, and closely connected to the people of Durango. In 
recognition of his continued commitment to community well-being and 
addiction prevention, Chief Black was recently honored with the Mothers 
for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse Leadership Award.
  On behalf of the Durango community, we extend our deepest thanks to 
Chief Randy Black for his compassionate work addressing addiction and 
overdose and for his commitment to protecting public health. His 
leadership has strengthened the safety and resilience of the community 
he so faithfully serves.

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