[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 102 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF JIMMY SIMS, ROBERTSON COUNTY, KY FIREFIGHTER

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                             HON. KEN LUCAS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Mr. Jimmy Sims, who recently retired as Fire Chief of the Robertson 
County, KY Fire Department.
  Mr. Sims' retirement wraps up nearly a half-century of dedicated 
service to his community. He is the only surviving founding member of 
the volunteer department, which was started in 1951. Mr. Sims served as 
chief from 1975-1999. Another example of his extraordinary level of 
dedication--his home served as the county fire dispatch center for 24 
years. From 1969-1993, he took emergency calls and dispatched crews 
from his home.
  Mr. Sims helped his neighbors countless times over the years, 
responding to round-the-clock calls for help, saving lives and 
protecting property.
  I rise today to commend Chief Sims for his commitment to helping his 
neighbors in Robertson County. I ask all my fellow Members of Congress 
to join me in commending this fine public servant, and wishing him well 
in his retirement.

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