[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14105]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE EFFORTS OF THE FIRE MARSHAL JOHN J. HENRY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Fire Marshal John 
J. ``Jody'' Henry for his tireless and persistent efforts to solve the 
arson case of the old Cooke County Courthouse. His determination over 
past three years resulted in the conviction of Timothy York.
  In his 30 years of service as a firefighter, this incident was one of 
the most important to Fire Marshal Henry. When the Cooke County 
Courthouse was attacked on February 21, 2006, Henry began combining 
efforts with members of different governmental agencies to find the 
person responsible for the attack on the district judge and courthouse. 
He spent endless hours pouring over the details of the case in order to 
put it to rest.
  Fire Marshall Henry shares the credit of success of this case with 
the individuals with whom he worked closely. His confidence and his 
teamwork earned him the respect of his peers. He served as the first 
vice president of the Texas Fire Marshal's Association and received the 
Jack Sneed Memorial Commendation Award. The Gainesville Fire Chief 
considers Henry one of the most dedicated public servants the city has 
known. He is known in the community for working passionately for the 
safety of firefighters and citizens alike.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize the diligent efforts of Fire 
Marshall John J. Henry in solving the Cooke County Courthouse case. He 
has been an invaluable firefighter and his continuing efforts in saving 
lives in the Cook County Community are greatly appreciated. It is an 
honor to represent Fire Marshal John J. Henry in the 26th District of 
Texas.

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