[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1525]
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                    TRIBUTE TO FIRE CHIEF J.D. KNOX

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to recognize 
the unparalleled service of Springfield Fire Chief J.D. Knox. He was 
named by the Springfield Firefighters Union as ``Firefighter of the 
Year.'' When he responded to the nomination he said, ``I was shocked. I 
thought it was a joke.'' Two years ago when Chief Knox became chief he 
had big ideas. He was determined to do things that had never been done.
  Chief Knox is currently lobbying for Fire Department controlled 
ambulance service. Implementing such a program would save money and 
increase response time according to Chief Knox. I would like to thank 
Chief Knox for his dedication and open-mindedness that has made the 
Springfield Fire Department a world class organization.

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