[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17373]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO RODNEY DAVIDSON, JR.

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated 
volunteer fireman from La Junta, Colorado. Rodney Davidson, Jr. is the 
recipient of the Volunteer Fireman of the Year award for his position 
as a role model for future firefighters. Rodney provides an invaluable 
service to his community and I am honored to recognize his 
accomplishments before this body of Congress and this nation.
  Rodney has spent more than twenty years as a volunteer fireman with 
the John Fisher Hose Company. When he joined the company in 1984, he 
was following in the footsteps of his father who currently serves as 
fire chief and several other family members who served as volunteers. 
Rodney is the president of the company, an organization that is 
dedicated to recruiting volunteer fire fighters that dates back to 
1883. He is also a certified pyrotechnician and helps with local 
fireworks displays every year.
   Mr. Speaker, Rodney Davidson, Jr. is a dedicated volunteer that 
risks his own health and safety so that others may live. His work has 
taken him away from his family and friends on several occasions and he 
has served as a role model offering leadership and guidance in his 
community. I am honored to recognize him today before this body and 
this nation for his devotion and commitment to aiding those in need. He 
serves as a valuable role model for all fire fighters. Congratulations 
on your award, Rodney, and I wish you all the best in your future 
endeavors.

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