[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 42]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF FIRE CHIEF TERRY L. WEBB

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Terry L. 
Webb on the occasion of his retirement as Fire Chief for Duncanville, 
Texas.
  Over the past 34 years, Chief Terry Webb has worked tirelessly to 
promote efforts that ensure the safety and well-being for the citizens 
of Duncanville. During his career he has advanced through the ranks of 
the department serving in such positions as an Emergency Medical 
Technician, Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Fire Chief. In 
1999, he was appointed by the mayor to serve as Emergency Management 
Coordinator. Chief Webb is currently the senior employee for the City 
of Duncanville.
  Chief Terry Webb has received numerous awards for his outstanding 
service. He was named the City of Duncanville 2001 Man of the Year, the 
Duncanville High School Distinguished Alumni in 2003, the Duncanville 
Fire Department Meritorious Service Award and the American Legion 
Local, Regional and State Firefighter of the Year.
  Chief Webb is an active member of many fire and civic associations 
including the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the Texas Fire 
Chiefs Association, the North Central Texas Fire Chief Association, the 
Dallas County Fire Chiefs, the National Fire Protection Association, 
and the Emergency Management Association of Texas. He has also served 
as President of the Duncanville Lions Club and was named Lion of the 
Year from 1994-1995. He belongs to the Board of Directors for the 
Duncanville Educational Foundation and is the Chairman of the Board for 
the Duncanville Outreach Ministries.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate 
Chief Terry L. Webb on all of his accomplishments. His numerous years 
of service and dedication to the City of Duncanville is worthy of 
recognition. It is an honor to represent Chief Webb in the 24th 
District of Texas and I wish him continued success in the years to 
come.

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