[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 299]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL BUTLER

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Samuel 
Butler, the President of the Robeson County Firemen's Association, of 
Maxton, North Carolina, for his commitment to his community and as a 
dedicated man of public service. Mr. Butler proved himself to be a 
devoted and effective public servant, a man of great character, and a 
dedicated public servant. Tragically, he lost his life while protecting 
others on January 8, 2012. He was also a devoted father, grandfather, 
and dear friend, who will be dearly missed.
  In addition to his service to the Evans Crossroads Volunteer Fire 
Department, Mr. Butler was also a proud employee of the Campbell's Soup 
Company for over 29 years. Driven by the spirit of service and 
dedication to his community and its people, he was a board member of 
the Robeson County Fire College and Robeson County Honor Guard, guiding 
future stewards and first responders to better serve the community. In 
recognition of his devotion, Mr. Butler was a candidate for the Robeson 
County Hero Society.
  Mr. Butler, a volunteer fire fighter for over 20 years, was struck 
and killed by a vehicle while responding to an accident. He made the 
ultimate sacrifice to save those in danger. His passing is a 
significant and tragic loss to his family, his community, and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, may we never forget the goodness, humility, service, and 
character that defined the life of Samuel Butler. May God continue to 
bless his beloved wife, Brenda, and all of his loved ones, the work he 
did, and the greatness that he inspired within all who knew him.

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