[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12044]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING LIEUTENANT ROGER ``CHIP'' WEBSTER

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 2009

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to 
honor Lieutenant Roger ``Chip'' Webster for being selected as the 
Bartlett Fire Department's 2008 Officer of the Year.
  Since joining the Bartlett Fire Department on August 16, 1998, 
Lieutenant Webster is known around the fire station for his leadership 
abilities that have become a trademark throughout his career. After 
being hired as a front line firefighter, Lieutenant Webster began his 
assent through the ranks of the Bartlett Fire Department serving first 
as a Driver and then promoted to Fire Lieutenant. As a testament to his 
character and determination, Lieutenant Webster challenges himself to 
keep his personal level of training, education and certification above 
all recognized standards in the fire profession. With his ``can do'' 
attitude in tact, Lieutenant Webster motivates other fire professionals 
to aspire to higher standards through his leadership and inspiration.
  I am pleased to know that experienced public servants like Lieutenant 
Webster are hard at work each day keeping the citizens of Bartlett, 
Tennessee safe. With his broad knowledge of the various facets of the 
fire department, Lieutenant Webster is a valuable asset not only to the 
Bartlett Fire Department but to the entire Shelby County community. 
Lieutenant Webster has my deepest gratitude and respect as he 
selflessly protects our neighborhoods each day with courage under fire.
  Please join me in honoring Lieutenant Chip Webster on receiving this 
truly well-deserved award as the Bartlett Fire Department's 2008 
Officer of the Year.

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