[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1794]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE COPPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 7, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, a golden anniversary is indeed a special 
milestone, and today I am proud to recognize the Coppell Fire 
Department's 50th anniversary. This exemplary and dedicated group of 
firefighters continues a proud 50-year long tradition of excellence.
  As emergency responders for the City of Coppell, Texas, the Coppell 
Fire Department prides themselves on building a safe community through 
exceptional services. The Coppell Fire Department provides fire 
prevention, fire suppression, transport emergency medical services, and 
technical rescue to the City of Coppell and the North Texas Region. The 
Department also offers special community services such as a Smoke 
Detector Program, Fire Extinguisher Training, Fire Safety Training, CPR 
Training, and Child Safety Seat Installation, just to name a few.
  The Coppell Fire Department includes 92 highly trained members 
operating from four facilities strategically located throughout the 
city. Each member is fully committed to continuing the traditions of 
providing a level of public service that is second to none.
  Chief Kevin Richardson and his department will be celebrating the 
50th anniversary all year long. In honor of the occasion, a special 
commemorative helmet shield has been designed, restoration of the 
department's first fire engine is complete, and a commemorative album 
will be used to honor the department's 50 years of service to the 
community.
  The Coppell Fire Department's 50 years of hard work and commitment to 
the citizens of Coppell is worthy of recognition. I offer my sincere 
congratulations on their golden anniversary, and I am most honored to 
represent this outstanding department in the 24th District of Texas.

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