[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 156 (Saturday, November 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO JIM LaMOTTE

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 1997

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Jim LaMotte who is 
retiring from the Momence Fire Department after 39 years of service 
including 21 years as fire chief. The Momence Fire District is staffed 
by volunteers. Mr. LaMotte is the fourth chief to serve Momence since 
the district was formed in 1949.
  During his role as fire chief, Mr. LaMotte achieved many goals. One 
was to relocate the department to a new facility which was done at a 
low cost to the taxpayers. Another of Mr. LaMotte's priorities was to 
maintain and upgrade the equipment such as the breathing apparatus 
which was recently purchased.
  Mr. LaMotte and his wife of 35 years live in Momence, IL. They have 
three daughters and six grandchildren with one more grandchild on the 
way. He is the cofounder and vice president of Custom Farm Seed. Mr. 
LaMotte is also chairman of the board for Good Shepherd Manor, chairman 
of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system board, and a member of the 
Kankakee county board.
  Mr. LaMotte is a credit to his community. I am sure his knowledge, 
professionalism, and skill will be missed by the Momence Fire 
Department. I urge this body to identify and recognize other citizens 
in their communities whose actions have clearly made a difference to 
their community's well being and safety.

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