[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 5 (Wednesday, January 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF RICHARD T. STILLWELL

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 10, 2007

  Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard Stillwell, 
who, after spending the past 56 years as a firefighter in Pacific 
Grove, California, has finally decided to retire at the age of 76.
  Richard grew up in Pacific Grove, and upon graduating from high 
school he submitted his application to the Pacific Grove Volunteer Fire 
Department. The following year he was promoted to a paid position as 
Fire Engineer. He worked as a paid firefighter for 11 years. In 1962, 
he resigned from the paid staff to pursue another career, but remained 
a vital member of the Volunteer Department. Richard was promoted to 
Volunteer Assistant Chief in 1995, and will hold the title of Honorary 
Volunteer Fire Chief upon his retirement. No other person in the 
history of the town has achieved this honorable rank.
  Richard is known around town as ``Mr. P.G.,'' and for good reason. He 
is involved in many community organizations and sponsors several 
scholarships for students at his alma mater, Pacific Grove High School. 
He is especially helpful to the young volunteer firemen and finds their 
enthusiasm for the service keeps him young. He was recently given the 
Department's highest honor, the Medal of Valor for his meritorious 
service. Special recognition must be given to his wife, Bev, and their 
family, for supporting him throughout his career. Over the years, there 
is no way to count how many birthday parties, Thanksgiving and 
Christmas dinners, and nights of sleep Richard missed while serving his 
town.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to honor Richard Stillwell for the many 
years that he spent serving and protecting Pacific Grove.

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