[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 197]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF MICHELLE L. SMITH

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2009

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and pay tribute 
to the late Michelle L. Smith. On Monday morning, December 22nd, the 
Delaware City Fire Company was informed of the tragic loss of 
Firefighter Michelle L. Smith, who succumbed to the traumatic injuries 
she sustained on December 20th. Michelle was assisting with the care of 
a critically injured motorcyclist at the scene of an accident on DuPont 
Highway when she was hit by a passing car. This is the first death in 
the line of duty for the Delaware City Fire Company in its 121-year 
history.
  Michelle L. Smith has served the Delaware City Fire Company and the 
Delaware City Ladies Auxiliary for over five years, holding the 
position of Secretary with the Ladies Auxiliary. She also served with 
the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, DE.
  Michelle will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and 
coworkers. She exemplified the honor and dedication that all 
firefighters throughout Delaware and across the United States strive 
for on a daily basis. The President of Delaware City Fire Company, 
Wally Poppe stated that, ``Firefighter Smith typified Delaware City 
Fire Company as a firefighter and as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. 
She took great pride in her numerous contributions, including emergency 
response, fire prevention and community awareness.''
  Michelle L. Smith will be greatly missed and her heroism, dedication, 
and selflessness will serve as an inspiration to all those who knew 
her.

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