[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2375-E2376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         BOB WORTHINGTON: WORLD-RENOWNED FIRE PROTECTION EXPERT

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the greatest fear many people have is to 
find their homes and their loved ones attacked by a raging fire. 
Nothing can provide greater peace of mind for this concern than an 
effective, professionally installed fire suppression system. Robert 
Worthington, Sr., makes it his job to provide this security. For his 
efforts, Bob is the 1997 recipient of the Golden Sprinkler Award from 
the National Fire Sprinkler Association Awards Committee--the 
industry's highest honor. The Golden Sprinkler Award was established in 
1986 to honor an individual's lifetime contributions to the fire 
sprinkler industry.
  Bob has dedicated his life to fire prevention and public safety. He 
is currently President

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and CEO of Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp., located in Standish, MI, which 
provides valuable jobs to more than one hundred dedicated 
professionals. He has been essential in building three major sprinkler 
manufacturing companies: Star Sprinkler Corp., the Central Sprinkler 
Co., and the Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Bob is recognized throughout 
the world as a fire protection expert and has been a featured speaker 
on life safety in several countries. Additionally, Bob has represented 
his company and the fire sprinkler industry on numerous technical 
advisory committees, and has provided training in the use of the first 
mini computers for pipeline hydraulics and grid systems.
  Bob's professional memberships are numerous, and include the National 
Society of Professional Engineers, the Pennsylvania Society of 
Professional Engineers, and the National Fire Sprinkler Association 
Board of Directors and Manufacturer's Council. Additionally, he is a 
registered fire protection engineer in California.
  Bob is most certainly a talented and capable leader in his field, 
evidenced by the acclaim he's received from his peers with the Golden 
Sprinkler Award. Only a select few in his profession have received this 
award before him. Bob has been an inspiration to us all and especially 
to his two children who have both decided to follow their father's life 
work in the fire sprinkler industry.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our colleagues to join me in 
commending Bob Worthington for his career choice, which blends 
technical expertise and the desire to ensure the personal safety of 
others, and in congratulating him for this most deserved award.

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