[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JACK BARRETT

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                             HON. DOUG OSE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a constituent of mine, 
Jack Barrett. Mr. Barrett has been a resident of Colusa County in 
Maxwell since his birth 72 years ago. During World War II there was a 
manpwoer shortage in Maxwell and Jack was ``drafted'' into the Maxwell 
Fire Protection District at the age of 12 year old, while still in the 
8th grade. At the time the Maxwell Fire Trucks would drive by the 
school and pick up the young men in order for them to assist in 
fighting fires. Since that time, Jack Barrett has faithfully served the 
Maxwell Fire Department and has provided excellent service to the 
citizens of the Maxwell Community for more than 60 years.
  In 1955 Mr. Barrett was appointed Assistant Chief and has loyally and 
dutifully served in that capacity until his retirement in February of 
2002. Jack Barrett is a staunch example of a public servant and I stand 
here today to recognize his dedication to his community, his devotion 
to the Maxwell Fire Department, and his steadfast commitment to public 
service.

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