[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9222-9223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FIREFIGHTER NATHAN RAULZ

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Nathan Raulz, 18, of

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Conroe, Texas. Raulz had been a volunteer with Central Montgomery 
County Fire-Rescue (formerly River Plantation Fire Department) Station 
171 for the past three years and planned to continue his career in 
public service.
  After graduating from Conroe High School approximately three weeks 
ago, he joined the department full time. He loved serving his community 
and his country, which explain why he recently enlisted in the military 
as well. His dream was to serve his country, gain valuable training 
through the military, and then return home to resume his career in 
professional fire fighting. The city of Conroe, and all of Montgomery 
County were shocked when such a bright light of a young life was 
snuffed out in a tragic motorcycle accident June 6. Nathan's legacy of 
service and dedication to his dreams will stay with our community for 
years to come.
  The Central Montgomery County Fire-Rescue Station 171 issued this 
statement after learning of the loss of Raulz: ``Today our department 
suffered a great loss. Firefighter Nathan Raulz was killed in an 
automobile accident on Stidham Road. This young man won our hearts 
almost three years ago when he joined our department as a junior 
firefighter. Immediately he stood out as a stellar newcomer, and grew 
into an amazing young man and firefighter. The dedication and promise 
he showed earned him the title Junior Firefighter of The Year two years 
in a row. We will truly miss our ``Ragoo''! We would like to send our 
deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Nathan. You will be 
in our thoughts and prayers.''
  Today we honor the life of Nathan Raulz, we pray for his family, and 
we remember his dedication to others and hope it will challenge us all 
to live each day to the fullest.

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