[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2046]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CHIEF TERRENCE P. LIPINSKI OF THE BRIDGEVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT 
                           ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Terrence P. 
Lipinski of the Bridgeview Fire Department, in recognition of his 
retirement, after 30 years of dedicated service. Chief Lipinski has 
been an invaluable asset to the fire and emergency management community 
in the United States and we are forever grateful for his passion, 
wisdom, and guidance.
  Terrence Lipinski began his career with the Bridgeview Fire 
Department as a firefighter, rising to the ranks of lieutenant and 
shift commander before becoming chief. He has served as chief for over 
a decade, while simultaneously taking on other state and national 
leadership roles.
  During his career, Chief Lipinski has been president of the 
Bridgeview ETSB Board, president and vice president of the MABAS 
Division 21 Chief's Board, a trustee for the Bridgeview Fireman's 
Pension Fund, and a member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association 
Executive Board. During times of devastation and disaster, as in the 
aftermaths of the tornado in Utica, IL and Hurricane Katrina, Chief 
Lipinski has responded as a member of the first command incident team. 
He has also assisted in establishing a mutual aid system in Texas and, 
recently, the State of Illinois appointed him as a lead coordinator for 
a statewide exercise. Currently, Chief Lipinski is vice president of 
the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System and serves on the Region 7 EMS Advisory 
Board, the Christ Advocate EMS Advisory Board, and the Moraine Valley 
Community College Fire Education Advisory Board.
  It is my honor today to recognize Chief Terrence P. Lipinski. After 
30 years, the Bridgeview Fire Department is privileged to have had his 
dedication, determination, and impeccable service. Chief Lipinski's 
contributions, insights, and hard-work have truly made our great nation 
a better place to live. I wish him the very best in retirement and 
congratulate him on his accomplishments.

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