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RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT MARK METDKER

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On 2025-04-28, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX-4) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT MARK METDKER" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT MARK METDKER

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT MARK METDKER ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Mark Metdker of Celina, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. Mark has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community. A native of Dallas, Mark graduated from Lewisville High School in 1975 as a star football and track athlete. He began his career working for the McKinney Fire Department and in the oilfield industry. From 1983 to 2007, Mark worked for the Addison Fire Department before being selected to serve as the Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal for the Celina Fire Department in 2008. He served in a variety of roles, including firefighter, arson investigator, and fire prevention captain. As a result of his contributions to the city and exceptional public service abilities, Mark attained the positions of Fire Chief, Chief of Police, and Director of Public Safety, before retiring in November 2023. In addition to his public service, Mark has participated in many community service initiatives throughout North Texas. He previously served as a member of Collin College's Fire Science Program steering committee and the North Texas Council of Governments 911 Communications Commission. Moreover, Mark is a member of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, Texas Police Chiefs Association, Collin County Fire Chiefs Association, Denton County Fire Chiefs Association, and the National Fire Protection Agency. For his exceptional work, he has earned two Meritorious Service awards, the Career Achievement Medal, the City Builder award, and the Agency Best Practices award from the Celina Police Department and Fire Department. I would like to thank Mark for a lifetime of public service and dedication to our community. It is an honor to bestow Mark with the Patriot Award for his exceptional service to the people of North Texas. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT MARK METDKER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E345] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT MARK METDKER ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Mark Metdker of Celina, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. Mark has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community. A native of Dallas, Mark graduated from Lewisville High School in 1975 as a star football and track athlete. He began his career working for the McKinney Fire Department and in the oilfield industry. From 1983 to 2007, Mark worked for the Addison Fire Department before being selected to serve as the Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal for the Celina Fire Department in 2008. He served in a variety of roles, including firefighter, arson investigator, and fire prevention captain. As a result of his contributions to the city and exceptional public service abilities, Mark attained the positions of Fire Chief, Chief of Police, and Director of Public Safety, before retiring in November 2023. In addition to his public service, Mark has participated in many community service initiatives throughout North Texas. He previously served as a member of Collin College's Fire Science Program steering committee and the North Texas Council of Governments 911 Communications Commission. Moreover, Mark is a member of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, Texas Police Chiefs Association, Collin County Fire Chiefs Association, Denton County Fire Chiefs Association, and the National Fire Protection Agency. For his exceptional work, he has earned two Meritorious Service awards, the Career Achievement Medal, the City Builder award, and the Agency Best Practices award from the Celina Police Department and Fire Department. I would like to thank Mark for a lifetime of public service and dedication to our community. It is an honor to bestow Mark with the Patriot Award for his exceptional service to the people of North Texas. ____________________