[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 39 (Thursday, March 5, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE CHIEF TEDD LAYCOCK

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 2009

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Riverside, California are exceptional. Riverside has been fortunate to 
have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and 
unselfishly give their time and talent and make their communities a 
better place to live and work. Tedd Laycock is one of these 
individuals. On March 7, 2009, a dinner in honor of Chief Laycock will 
be held to celebrate his retirement from the City of Riverside Fire 
Department.
  A lifelong resident of Riverside, Chief Laycock graduated from Ramona 
High School. After receiving his Associate of Science Degree in fire 
technology from Riverside City College, he went on to graduate from the 
University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science in Business 
Administration.
  In 1973, Chief Laycock began his career with the City of Riverside 
Fire Department as a firefighter. He was subsequently promoted to 
Engineer in 1980; to Captain in 1984; to Battalion Chief in 2002; and 
to Fire Chief on April 8, 2005. Chief Laycock's natural leadership 
ability has contributed to his excellence as a Fire Chief and 
established him as a pillar in the community. Chief Laycock retires 
after forty-six years of service to spend time with his grandchildren, 
two daughters, three sons, and his wife of ten years Cindy.
  As a member of the Riverside community, Chief Laycock not only lived 
and worked there, but served those in his neighborhood. Chief Laycock 
has been a member of many local organizations such as the Uptown 
Kiwanis, the Latino Network and the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber 
of Commerce. Twice, in 1994 and 1996, Chief Laycock was awarded the 
honor of the Exchange Club's Firefighter of the Year Award.
  Chief Laycock's tireless passion for community service has 
contributed immensely to the betterment of the community of Riverside, 
California. I am proud to call Tedd a fellow community member, American 
and friend. I know that many community members are grateful for his 
service and salute him as he retires.

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