[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 128 (Thursday, August 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING 13 RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR 
                          370 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 3, 1995
  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to pay tribute to 13 
firefighters for their years of service to the city of Fremont. These 
firefighters have collectively provided 370 years of protection to the 
citizens of Fremont. In addition to their dedicated years of public 
service, these individuals also served their country in branches of the 
armed services. I would like to share with you and my colleagues some 
of their accomplishments.
  Robert Andrade, over 29 years of distinguished service. Hired 
September 1, 1964, promoted to captain on April 16, 1972 and retired 
May 31, 1994. Captain Andrade made many significant contributions to 
the department, particularly in the training division and in fire hose 
and nozzle research and development. He served 3 years in the U.S. Navy 
and was active during the Cuban missile crisis.
  Robert L. Asher, Jr., over 26 years of distinguished service. Hired 
January 3, 1967, promoted to captain on April 16, 1972 and retired June 
9, 1993. Captain Asher served in the fire suppression division for the 
majority of his career, with 1 year in the fire prevention division. He 
coached little league baseball and CYO basketball for several years. He 
was also a volunteer assistant football coach at Ohlone College in 
Fremont.
  Edward Bauchou, over 30 years of distinguished service. Hired March 
15, 1963, promoted to engineer December 1, 1982 and retired July 1, 
1993. Mr. Bauchou served in the fire suppression division his entire 
career. He also served 3 years in the U.S. Navy and was on active duty 
during the Korean conflict. Mr. Bauchou coached several years in CYO 
Basketball and in the city of Fremont youth baseball. Mr. Bauchou was a 
volunteer catechism and first aid instructor at Saint Leonard School in 
Fremont.
  Richard L. Cabral, over 29 years of distinguished service. Hired 
September 1, 1964, promoted to captain July 1, 1979 and retired 
December 3, 1993. The majority of Captain Cabral's career was spent in 
fire suppression with years of exemplary service in the fire prevention 
division. He ended his assignment as the assistant fire marshal. 
Captain Cabral coached 8 years in CYO Basketball, little league 
baseball and youth football. He was also a volunteer football coach at 
St. Mary's High School in Berkeley, CA.
  John R. Ford, over 25 years of distinguished service. Hired October 
16, 1968 and retired December 15, 1993. Mr. Ford worked in the fire 
prevention division, was a member of the hazardous materials response 
team, and was one of the first tillermen on the department. He served 4 
years in the U.S. Navy and also volunteered as a first aid and CPR 
instructor at the Church of the Latter Day Saints. He is currently 
active as a director at his local homeowners association.
  Campbell G. Gillies, over 29 years of distinguished service. Hired on 
September 1, 1964 and retired March 1, 1994. Mr. Gillies was one of the 
first tillermen trained to work on Fremont's tillered ladder trucks. 
Mr. Gillies' entire career was in fire suppression. He coached 2 years 
of little league baseball and was also active in the Boy Scouts for 
about 5 years. Mr. Gillies served for several years as the president of 
his local homeowners association in the Mission San Jose area of 
Fremont.
  Robert A. Guardanapo, over 29 years of distinguished service. Hired 
on June 1, 1964, promoted to captain on April 16, 1972 and retired 
December 15, 1993. Captain Guardanapo's years of service were mostly in 
the fire suppression division, with 8 months in fire prevention. He 
coached for several years in CYO Basketball and has been an active 
member of the Elks Club for many years. Captain Guardanapo helped to 
organize the Desert Storm Veterans appreciation event in the city of 
Fremont.
  Frank A. Horat, over 33 years of distinguished service. Hired on 
August 1, 1960, promoted to captain on April 16, 1972 and retired 
October 30, 1993. Captain Horat's years of service were all in the fire 
suppression division. He also served 8 years in the National Guard. He 
also coached 4 years with the Centerville Little League and 3 years 
with CYO basketball.
  William J. Kaska, over 26 years of distinguished service. Hired on 
October 16, 1968 and retired on January 26, 1995. Mr. Kaska's years of 
service were all in the fire suppression division. He also served 3 
years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He was active in the Boy Scouts of 
America as an assistant scoutmaster for 35 years and coached 7 years in 
Fremont youth baseball. Mr. Kaska also assisted with the Fremont Fire 
Department Historical Project.
  Donald H. Promes, 31 years of distinguished service. Hired March 15, 
1963, promoted to captain on April 16, 1972 and retired June 30, 1994. 
In addition to Captain Promes' years as a suppression officer, he 
worked as a fire inspector investigator in the Fire Prevention Division 
for 7 years. He also served 6 months in the U.S. Army. Captain Promes 
coached Fremont youth baseball for 7 years and 8 years in CYO youth 
basketball.
  John L. Schacherer, nearly 30 years of distinguished service. Hired 
on September 1, 1964 and retired August 1, 1993. Mr. Schacherer spent 
his career in fire suppression and was one of the first tiller-
qualified firefighters. He also served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.
  Richard M. Schreiber, over 25 years of distinguished service. Hired 
on March 1, 1968, promoted to engineer on December 1, 1982 and retired 
on October 30, 1993. Mr. Schreiber spent his entire career in fire 
suppression and is especially remembered for his fabrication skills in 
apparatus outfitting. Mr. Schreiber also served 5 years in the Marine 
Reserves. His community service includes coaching little league 
baseball, CYO basketball and also youth track. Mr. Schreiber is 
currently volunteering as the Bucks Lake Homeowners Association 
director and is also on the board of directors for Gallippi Ranch. Mr. 
Schreiber was also an active PTA member for many years.
  Philip L. Soria, over 29 years of distinguished service. Hired on 
September 1, 1964, promoted to captain on July 1, 1974 and retired 
August 1, 1993. Captain Soria served as the training officer of the 
Fremont Fire Department. As well as working several years in the fire 
prevention division, he was an acting battalion chief in his final 
year. Prior to joining the department, he served 3 years in the U.S. 
Army where he attained the rank of corporal. Captain Soria has coached 
many years in little league baseball, youth soccer, adult soccer and 
was also active as an adult soccer referee. Captain Soria was very 
involved in Fremont's Sister City Program. He delivered a donated fire 
engine to Fremont's Mexican sister city. Captain Soria was a volunteer 
adult literacy teacher and active as a room parent for his children's 
elementary school.
  Mr. Speaker, I come before you today to recognize these men for all 
their years of public service and commitment to our community. On 
Friday, September 8, 1995, these individuals will be honored by local 
officials, their colleagues, friends and families at a dinner in 
Fremont, CA. I hope you and my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating these role models and wishing them well in their future 
endeavors.


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