[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF JANICE KILGORE, DIRECTOR OF THE 
        DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of Janice 
Kilgore upon her retirement as the Director of the Department of Public 
Safety in Escambia County, Florida.
  For almost 30 years, Janice Kilgore has altruistically served the 
civic realm. As Director of the Department of Public Safety, Ms. 
Kilgore dutifully fills a crucial position that greatly affects the 
citizens of the area. Her service spans several decades and encompasses 
a wide range of civic commitment.
  In addition to her current position, Ms. Kilgore has dedicated most 
of her life to serving the interests of the public. Beginning in 1968, 
Ms. Kilgore worked as a student for the Escambia County Sheriff's 
Office. Twenty years later she was named the Emergency Management 
Director for Escambia County. For an area prone to hurricanes and 
advanced emergency escape routes, Ms. Kilgore's position was no small 
task. Yet, she maintained a bold persistence and remained in the 
position for almost 10 years. Now, as director of the Department of 
Public Safety, Ms. Kilgore continues to protect the living conditions 
and lives of those in Escambia County. The First District of Florida is 
incredibly fortunate to have received the services provided by Ms. 
Kilgore. She will be greatly missed upon her retirement.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress. I am proud to 
honor Janice Kilgore for her enduring allegiance to the First District 
of Florida. I would like to congratulate Ms. Kilgore on her retirement 
and wish her many more years of success and happiness.

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