[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING FIRE CHIEF TIMOTHY REYNOLDS

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2008

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
Timothy Reynolds, Fire Chief of the Wayne Fire Department, upon his 
retirement from a distinguished twenty-five-year career in public 
service.
  For over two decades, since joining the Wayne Fire Department on June 
24, 1982, Fire Chief Reynolds has served the citizens of Wayne, 
Michigan with distinction. Throughout his career with the department, 
Timothy served in numerous capacities having been promoted to 
Lieutenant in December 1994, Captain in 1997, and Fire Chief in 2003 
where he served until December 14, 2007.
  Timothy Reynolds worked tirelessly to further his education and 
sharpen his abilities in order to better serve the citizens of Wayne. 
Fire Chief Reynolds holds numerous degrees and certifications, 
including a degree in Fire Science Technology from Henry Ford Community 
College, a State of Michigan certified Paramedic license, and a Fire 
Inspector certification with the Michigan State Fire Marshal Office. 
Fire Chief Reynolds has served as the Emergency Program Manager for the 
City of Wayne and is an active member of the International Association 
of Arson Investigators, the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, and the 
Southeastern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association. Among his many 
accomplishments, Fire Chief Reynolds remains most proud of his family, 
which includes his wife of twenty-nine years, Shannon, and their three 
children, Jennifer, Neil, and Maureen.
  Madam Speaker, for twenty-five years Fire Chief Reynolds has 
faithfully served the citizen of Michigan. As he enters the next phase 
of his life, he leaves behind a legacy of dedication, honor, and 
courage. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Fire 
Chief Timothy Reynolds upon his retirement and recognizing his years of 
loyal service to our community and country.

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