[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.