[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1841]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING WAYNE WERTS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2010

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Wayne Werts of Auburn, Maine on the occasion of his 
retirement.
  Having served his community for 33 years as a firefighter and an 
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wayne Werts exemplifies the 
dedication and perseverance that our country holds in the highest 
esteem. Wayne joined the Auburn Fire Department on May 2, 1977. As an 
EMT, Wayne further advanced himself through an Associate's Degree in 
Fire Science, and then through a Paramedic certification--credentials 
which helped lead to Wayne being named Auburn Fire Department Chief on 
March 22, 2001.
  In addition to his accomplishments as an active firefighter and EMT, 
Wayne is a longstanding leader in his community. He served as President 
of the Auburn Firefighters Association for 6 years and is in his 
seventh year serving on the Maine Fire Chiefs' Association Board of 
Directors as the representative for Androscoggin County. For 12 years, 
he has been appointed by the Governor to serve on the Maine Emergency 
Medical Services (EMS) Board as the Municipal EMS Provider 
Representative. In addition, Wayne serves on the Task Force for the All 
Hazards Training Facilities Study. While Wayne's dedicated leadership 
will be missed, he leaves a legacy that has increased the effectiveness 
and strength of his community's safety departments as well as that of 
the entire State of Maine.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Wayne Werts for his 
lifelong dedication and service to his community.

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