[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21739]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 SEPTEMBER AS CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY MONTH

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, recognizing the 
organizations that have worked to promote fire safety and save young 
lives.
  Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 295, which establishes September as Campus Fire 
Safety Month, is a vital part of our efforts to raise awareness about 
the importance of fire safety across the Nation. Along with the U.S. 
House of Representatives, 31 states, representing 61 percent of the 
population, have introduced proclamations and, as a result, many 
colleges and universities are holding campus fire safety training 
events during September.
  There are several key organizations that are working tirelessly to 
promote the cause of fire safety and were instrumental in the 
introduction and passage of H. Res. 295. These include: The Center for 
Campus Fire Safety, Congressional Fire Services Institute, 
International Association of Fire Fighters, International Fire Chiefs 
Association, International Code Council, International Fire Marshals 
Association, National Association of State Fire Marshals, National 
Electrical Manufacturers Association, National Fire Protection 
Association, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Society of Fire 
Protection Engineers, and Underwriters Laboratories.
  The Center for Campus Fire Safety is a central focal point for campus 
fire safety issues and is led by a staff and Board of Directors of 
dedicated individuals: Edward Comeau, Michael Halligan, Shawn Kauffman, 
Timothy Knisely, Paul Martin, and Michael Swain.
  The aforementioned individuals are to be commended for their 
commitment to protecting students and improving fire safety on our 
campuses.
  Teaching our youth the importance of fire safety during their college 
years will help to protect them not only while they are in school, but 
for the rest of their lives. The fire safety lessons and skills they 
learn will be vital in helping to reduce the horrific death toll from 
fire which claims the life of almost 4,000 people every year in all 
occupancies across the Nation.

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