[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1598]
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            RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES OF FIRE CHIEF J.D. KNOX

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to recognize 
the unparalleled service of Springfield Fire Chief J.D. Knox. The 
Springfield Firefighter's Union this year nominated Knox, who won the 
state honor last month and is running for the National Veterans of 
Foreign Wars ``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 Knox became chief he had big ideas. He was determined to 
do things that had never been done.
  Knox is currently lobbying for Fire Department controlled ambulance 
service. Implementing such a program would save money and increase 
response time according to Knox. I would like to thank Knox for is 
dedication and open-mindedness that has made the Springfield Fire 
Department a world class organization.

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