[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SEARS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bob ``Chief'' Sears 
for his 40 years of service in the Fire ServIce.
  Bob Sears has vigilantly served in a number of different capacities 
in the fIre service in several different cities. Sears, a graduate of 
the National Fire Academy in Maryland, began his career in 1951 and was 
promoted to Fire Chief of the Richfield Township Fire Department in 
Ohio in 1960, at that time he was the youngest Fire Chief in the State 
of Ohio. He subsequently served for 5 years as the Fire Chief for Kerr-
McGee Chemical Corporation in California. Bob has also served over 21 
years as Boulder Cities Fire Chief, while in this role he designed 
innovative programs which increase the efficiency of the Department in 
terms of firefighting capabilities, community awareness, and staff 
management.
  Chief Sears is very active in the community, donating his time to 
many organizations; Bob is currently on the Board of Directors, Past 
President, Life Member and has served as interim Executive Director of 
the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as President 
of the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association and Charter President of the 
Southern Nevada Fire Chiefs Association. He has served as chairman for 
the American Heart Association's Nevada Affiliate, the local Salvation 
Army, and is a charter member of the Boulder Sumise Rotary Club. Chief 
Sears also serves on the Military Selection Committee for the United 
States Service Academies representing Nevada's Congressional 
Delegation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Bob Sears for his long career in the 
Fire Service and for his dedication to many different community 
organizations. His record of professional service and devotion to the 
many organizations he was involved with serves as an inspiration to us 
all. I wish him the best in his retirement.




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