[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING FIRE CHIEF ALBERT V. WINGO

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 10, 1999

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work and 
dedication of Chief Albert V. Wingo who, after serving the Village of 
Bradley for 44 years, retired as Bradley Fire Chief on December 29, 
1998.
  Chief Wingo has a long and distinguished record with the Village of 
Bradley Fire Department as well as the Village of Bradley itself. 
During his 44 year career with the Bradley Fire Department, Chief Wingo 
served as Bradley Fire Chief for 28 years. Chief Wingo's dedication to 
the Fire Department is also shown through his membership in various 
fireman associations. Chief Wingo has played an active role in the 
following associations--member and Past President of the Kankakee 
Valley Firemen's Association, member of the Kankakee Valley Arson Task 
Force, member of the Kankakee County 911 Board, member of the Hundred 
Club, member of the Illinois Association of Fire Chiefs, and a member 
of the National Fire Protection Association. Chief Wingo also served 21 
years as Building Inspector and 21 years as Health Inspector for the 
Village of Bradley.
  Chief Wingo was born on April 28, 1926 in Kenney, Illinois. He 
proudly served his country during World War II while in the service of 
the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. On July 3, 1949, Chief Wingo 
married Jean Vaughn who passed away in 1993. Chief Wingo is the proud 
father of three children and the grandfather of six grandchildren.
  I know the Village of Bradley will greatly miss Chief Wingo's 
dedication, knowledge and experience. It is always a great honor for me 
to be able to proudly acknowledge outstanding citizens, like Chief 
Wingo, who resides in my 11th Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, today I recognize this gentleman for his honorable 
career and uncommon loyalty. I urge this body to identify and recognize 
others in their own districts whose actions have so greatly benefited 
and strengthened America's communities.

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