[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO REX GUYNN OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the accomplishments of a distinguished constituent, Rex Guynn 
of Zephyrhills, Florida. Rex served as the acting fire chief and 
recently retired after 21 years of service.
  Following his service in the U.S. Army, Rex began his career in 1985 
as a firefighter. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a driver 
engineer, captain, fire inspector, assistant chief and acting chief in 
June 2006.
  An avid runner throughout his life, Rex ran track as a kid and has 
completed marathons as an adult. In his free time, Rex enjoys hunting, 
fishing, golfing, motorcycle riding and praising the Lord. A member of 
the CARES Board that governs the senior center, Rex is also a faithful 
member of the Oasis Church where he serves as a missionary. Rex also is 
a member of the Florida Fire Marshal's Association, Prison Ministry, 
Christian Motorcycle Association, and the Rotary Club.
  Rex and his wife, Melinda, have one son, Ryan, and one stepson, 
Blake. They lost a third son, Aaron, in a motorcycle accident after his 
military service in Iraq. Following Rex's last official day with the 
city on August 11, 2006, he and Melinda will travel to Uganda, Africa, 
and spread the word of the Lord as missionaries.
  Mr. Speaker, Rex Guynn has served the Zephyrhills community with 
distinction for 21 years. It is a testament to his desire to serve that 
he and his wife will continue their missionary work following his 
retirement. I commend Rex for his service and congratulate him on his 
retirement from the Zephyrhills Fire Department.

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