[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BRAD SCHIPPER

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 2, 2009

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate New 
Hartford Fire Chief Brad Schipper on receiving the `Heroes Among Us 
Award.' Chief Schipper received this award for his dedication to his 
community during and after this summer's tornado and floods that ripped 
through Iowa.
  This award is presented to an individual or individuals who, through 
their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made exceptional 
and lasting contributions to their community. This is an everyday task 
that Chief Schipper has been committed to for the past 19 years as a 
member of New Hartford's Fire Department.
  Our everyday public servants are individuals that keep our families 
and us safe and represent the very best of our communities. Chief 
Schipper has been dedicated to this objective and is truly a hero among 
us.
  I am proud to represent Brad and the town of New Hartford in 
Congress. I congratulate Brad on his extraordinary accomplishment and 
ask you to join me today to honor the service of one of our hometown 
heroes.

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