Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz of the 36th Congressional District recognized the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council with this comment in the Congressional Record. Photo by J.P. Crumrine
Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz of the 36th Congressional District recognized the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council with this comment in the Congressional Record.
Photo by J.P. Crumrine

Following his March visit to the Hill and tour of the Mountain Fire burn area, Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-CA 36) recognized the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council in the March 16 “Congressional Record.”

Among his comments about the benefit and value of the MCFSC to the Hill, he said, “Since 2002, volunteers and staff from the [MCFSC] have helped raise awareness among residents about the dangers of wildfires and helped residents take action to protect their land and property.”

He ended with a congratulatory statement to the “volunteers of the [MCFSC] on their efforts and dedication to protection our mountain communities.”

Upon learning of this Congressional recognition, Edwina Scott, MCFSC executive director, said, “The MCFSC is very proud they received this recognition from Congressman Ruiz … plus it is a great statement to send …”