RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF BEULAH, COLORADO

On 2026-07-15, Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF BEULAH, COLORADO" in the House.

RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF BEULAH, COLORADO

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H4529] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF BEULAH, COLORADO (Mr. HURD of Colorado asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the volunteer firefighters of Beulah, Colorado, for their extraordinary service during the Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo County. When shifting winds drove the fire toward the town of Beulah, the town's 22-member volunteer fire department stood between the flames and their community. Several firefighters lost their own homes during this fire. Even so, they remained on the line, working to protect their neighbors and the town they call home. That choice says more about their character than any words I could offer today. It reflects courage, duty, and the deeply rooted sense of community that defines Beulah and so much of Colorado's Third District. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department and to thank every firefighter who chose service to others over personal loss. ____________________