[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1]
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                              JOE RINEHART

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 6, 2009

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that I 
rise today to recognize the outstanding service and leadership of Joe 
Rinehart on the occasion of his retirement after more than 37 years of 
service to Chillicothe, Missouri, as Fire Chief, Disaster Director and 
head of Department of Emergency Services.
  Joe began his career as a firefighter in 1972, and rose to Fire Chief 
in 1979. Fourteen mayors have served during his tenure, but he has 
consistently been there to oversee numerous personnel and to put the 
safety of the citizens of Chillicothe, Missouri, before himself. -Chief 
Rinehart has also been instrumental in assisting in many projects over 
the years. During his years of service, he has modernized the fire 
department, overseen the move to its current location, helped form the 
Livingston County Ambulance District and provided the leadership to 
help pass the capital improvement sales tax.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join with me in commending 
Chief Joe Rinehart for his dedicated service to ensuring the safety of 
the people of Chillicothe, Missouri. I know Joe's colleagues, family 
and friends join with me in thanking him for his commitment to others 
and wishing him happiness and good health in his retirement.

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