Recognizing Firefighters Tom Martin and Tim Kendel

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Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Tom Martin and Tim Kendel, who have tirelessly served the Higginson Fire Department. Both will receive a special ceremony to honor their contribution to the station and their community.

Tom Martin has served as the department's chaplain and has always been available to the crew during times of personal crisis and offered his wisdom and spiritual guidance., He's been just as available to the community itself through assistance with tornado and fire relief. His willingness and selflessness to the crew could never go unrecognized.

Tim Kendel has been a pillar of the Higginson Fire Department, as he has been a firefighter since the founding of the department in 1978. The department plans to celebrate Mr. Kendel soon with a parade to honor his service to the town of Higginson.

I thank Tom and Tim for their constant work to protect their community, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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