[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING LEHIGH VALLEY FIREFIGHTERS

  (Mr. MACKENZIE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MACKENZIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the members of the 
Allentown Fire Department, as well as the professional and volunteer 
firefighters from throughout the Lehigh Valley, who responded to last 
night's devastating fire in Allentown.
  Under extreme circumstances, the firefighters and first responders on 
the scene of the Front Street fire successfully extinguished the 
flames, saved many neighboring properties, and, most importantly, kept 
every local resident safe. We also understand that one firefighter was 
injured during the blaze, and we wish him a speedy recovery.
  Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a ride-along with 
the firefighters from AFD Engine Company 6, based just a few blocks 
away from the site of the fire. Throughout the process, I got to see 
their professionalism and commitment up close. We are so grateful and 
fortunate to have these first responders working every day and looking 
after our community.
  On behalf of the people of the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, I thank 
them for their service.

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