[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19128]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARK T. KEETON

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 16, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of a great American, Mark Thomas Keeton. As a 19 year veteran of Las 
Vegas Fire & Rescue, Mr. Keeton dedicated his life to serving the City 
of Las Vegas, and it is a distinct honor to recognize his service to 
the Southern Nevada community.
  Mark Keeton, a Nevada resident for 42 years passed away on May 8, 
2007, at the age of 44 after a battle with brain cancer. Mr. Keeton 
served the Las Vegas community as a firefighter for 19 years, facing 
not only the immediate dangers of fires inherent to the profession, but 
also the hazards posed by the chemicals and smoke to which firefighters 
are frequently exposed. In addition to Mr. Keeton's 19 years of service 
as a firefighter of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Mark was also a veteran of 
the United States Air Force, serving in the Persian Gulf War. Mr. 
Keeton was a member of the International Association of Firefighters 
and will be honored this year on their Wall of Honor, which recognizes 
the great sacrifices made by firefighters who have fallen in the line 
of duty.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and deep appreciation that I 
honor the life of Mark Thomas Keeton. His commitment and dedication to 
the Las Vegas community will never be forgotten. I give my sincere 
condolences to his wife, Lerma and their children, Sean and Sharon, and 
thank him for his honorable service to our country.

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