HR362 Summary

• Commends Fire Chief Danny Ray for 38 years of outstanding achievement and dedicated service with the Pelham Fire Department.

• Recognizes Chief Ray's family tradition of fire service; his father was a co-founder of Pelham's volunteer fire department in the 1960s and served as fire chief.

• Chief Ray began his career as a junior volunteer firefighter in 1972 and became a full-time firefighter in 1979, eventually serving as fire chief for 8 years supervising nearly 80 people and five fire stations.

• Acknowledges Chief Ray's educational credentials including an associate degree in Fire Science Management from Shelton State Community College, a bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration from Athens State University (summa cum laude), 12 levels of certification from the Alabama Fire College, and qualifications as a life support instructor and medical unit leader.

• Honors Chief Ray as he enters well-earned retirement and wishes him enjoyment in his planned activities including fishing, traveling, and motorcycle riding.