HONORING MICHAEL A. AARON

On 2026-10-05, Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MICHAEL A. AARON" in the House.

HONORING MICHAEL A. AARON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 157 (Monday, October 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 157 (Monday, October 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MICHAEL A. AARON ______ HON. JIMMY PATRONIS of florida in the house of representatives Monday, October 5, 2026 Mr. PATRONIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael A. Aaron for more than 30 years of fire and rescue service, serving the people of Northwest Florida and along the Gulf Coast. Since beginning his career in 1994, Michael has answered the call to serve in volunteer county, municipal, and federal fire-service roles. For more than three decades, he has put others before himself and helped protect the communities he calls home. Michael recently earned his Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing and will graduate from Columbia Southern University on October 23 with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Department Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. I am proud to recognize Michael for a career built on service, public safety, sacrifice, and a commitment to his fellow Americans. We owe a debt of gratitude to men and women like Michael who choose to serve and protect their communities. I thank Michael for 30 years of answering the call. ____________________