[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1945]
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          A TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY CHIEF JOHN ``JACK'' F. McCARTHY

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2001

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects to a 
distinguished leader, family man, and deputy fire chief in my district, 
John ``Jack'' F. McCarthy, who recently passed away.
  Born in 1927, in the Ogden Park Neighborhood, John had a long record 
of faithfully serving his country and community. He joined the Fire 
Department in 1951 after serving as a mechanic in the U.S. Army. In 
1961 he was promoted to the rank of Captain, and three years later he 
was made battalion chief. In 1985, John retired from the fire 
department as deputy chief, having served for 34 years.
  Mr. McCarthy was respected and loved by those who had the privilege 
to work with him and by his family. He was known for his even-handed 
leadership, willingness to help other, and for his studious approach to 
firefighting. John is survived by Patricia, his wife of 34 year, his 
son Kenneth, and his three daughters, Patricia McCarthy, Pamela Amico, 
and Marie Connolly.
  Mr. Speaker, John ``Jack'' McCarthy's strong dedication to his 
family, fire department, and the community as a whole will be sorely 
missed. I am certain that his legacy will live on for many years to 
come.

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