[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[House]
[Pages 22647-22648]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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               RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

  (Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, this morning I rise to 
recognize National Fire Prevention Week, which is October 9 through 
October 15. Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity for Americans of all 
ages to learn more about how to avoid fires and fire injuries and how 
to respond to them as well.
  This year's theme, ``Use Candles With Care,'' reflects how proper use 
of candles can go a long way in protecting one's home and family from 
the devastating effects of fires. Candle fires in 2002 alone resulted 
in an estimated 130 deaths. Fire Prevention Week also serves as the 
time to honor our brave firefighters for risking their lives every day 
to protect us. They work tirelessly to educate their fellow citizens 
about fire safety and the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
  I especially would like to recognize the brave and fine firefighters 
in my home State of New Hampshire for their efforts to make the granite 
State's community safer. We owe all firefighters a debt of gratitude 
for their courage and dedication to keeping us out of harm's way. I 
encourage all my colleagues to take a moment to thank their local first 
responders for their hard work and to heed the important lessons they 
impress upon us.

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