H.Con.Res. 237 – Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian…

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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Indian Affairs Committee

November 5, 2003

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Introduced in House

June 26, 2003

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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

June 26, 2003

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Natural Resources Committee

October 29, 2003

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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Natural Resources Committee

October 29, 2003

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Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-343.

Natural Resources Committee

November 4, 2003

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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.

November 4, 2003

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Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

November 4, 2003 • 4:50 PM

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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10304-10305)

November 4, 2003 • 4:50 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 237.

November 4, 2003 • 4:50 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10304)

November 4, 2003 • 4:56 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10304)

November 4, 2003 • 4:56 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

November 4, 2003 • 4:56 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Indian Affairs Committee

November 5, 2003

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Rep. Rick RenziR-AZ-1 · Nov 4, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 237) honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 237) honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires and protecting the environment and communities of Arizona.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on the concurrent resolution under consideration.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, earlier this year I introduced legislation that honored the lifetime of work and service of a firefighter in Arizona's first congressional district. My legislation, H. Con. Res. 237, will allow the House of Representatives to honor Mr. Rick Lupe for his contributions to the people and the lands of the surrounding communities of rural Arizona.

Mr. Lupe was a forestry technician who worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for many years. His work with the BIA's Fort Apache Agency was both impressive and memorable for all those who came in contact with him. Moreover, he was able to touch the lives of many more who never had the chance to meet or thank this individual for his efforts.

Those living in my district know Mr. Lupe from his work in saving communities like Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, McNary, as well as Hondah Homesites from the destruction of the Rodeo-Chediski fire. Under Mr. Lupe's great leadership, firefighters created a back-burn that stopped the fire line at Hop Canyon so that the fire did not cross a major interstate, protecting numerous homes and valuable lives.

Our country tragically lost Rick Lupe on Thursday June 19, 2003, after he survived for 5 weeks in a burn unit from wounds sustained in a prescribed fire in May of this year. Mr. Lupe is remembered as a man who was a shining example of a firefighter. He took pride in his work and even more pride in his family. Mr. Lupe left behind a wonderful wife of 21 years, Evelyn, and three sons, Sean, Daniel, and Brent.

This resolution states that we in Congress should recognize and honor Rick Lupe for his immense contributions on behalf of thousands living in Arizona. Given the fires that recently raged across Southern California and the over 11,000 firefighters that battle the blazes, we should never forget how many men and women are putting their lives on the line in the same manner that Mr. Lupe did for decades.

I urge my colleagues to support this resolution honoring Rick Lupe. I look forward to the support of Members of both sides of the aisle with regard to H. Con. Res. 237 and its consideration today.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Tom UdallD-NM-3 · Nov 4, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rick Lupe, White…

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Referred in SenateIssued November 5, 2003

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 237 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

1st Session
H. CON. RES. 237

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 5, 2003

Received and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of
Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to
the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires
and protecting the environment and communities of Arizona.

Whereas Rick Lupe served as lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian
Affairs Fort Apache Agency and was a long-time firefighter whose
legendary intellect and skills made him a hero in 2002 when he saved the
town of Show Low, Arizona, from the Rodeo-Chediski fire;
Whereas Rick Lupe and his crew of firefighters dug the fire line at Hop Canyon
and created a back burn that stopped the fire from crossing U.S. 60;
Whereas Rick Lupe died on Thursday, June 19, 2003, as a result of severe burns
sustained in a prescribed fire conducted in May;
Whereas throughout his career, Rick Lupe was a strong advocate of the prescribed
burn program and supported and knew the value of fuels treatment
programs;
Whereas Rick Lupe was extremely dedicated to his work and performed his job at
the highest level;
Whereas friends and colleague describe Rick Lupe as ``. . . a shining example of
a firefighter . . . super safety-conscious, and his family is his love
and pride''; and
Whereas Rick Lupe is survived by his wife of 21 years, Evelyn, and their three
sons, Sean, 19, who is studying forestry at Northern Arizona University,
Daniel, 16, who is in high school, and Brent, 9, who is in grade school:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress recognizes and honors the late Rick Lupe for his
dedication and service to the United States, for his long and essential
service in fighting

wildfires and caring for the environment, and for ultimately
sacrificing his life for the people of Arizona.

Passed the House of Representatives November 4, 2003.

Attest:

JEFF TRANDAHL,

Clerk.

Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires and protecting the environment and communities of Arizona.

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