[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 4 (Friday, January 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E33]
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  HONORING ASSISTANT CHIEF LENN GRANT OF THE BARRINGTON ILLINOIS FIRE 
                               DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. MELISSA L. BEAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 15, 2010

  Ms. BEAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Assistant Chief Lenn 
Grant of the Barrington Fire Department. I would like to thank 
Assistant Chief Grant for his 37 years of service to the Barrington 
community and congratulate him on his recent retirement. Assistant 
Chief Grant has made a valuable contribution to his community, and to 
the district I represent.
  During the course of Assistant Chief Grant's career, the Barrington 
Fire Department has grown along with the needs of the community, 
evolving from a small on-call team to a modernized full-time squad with 
advanced emergency capabilities. Assistant Chief Grant's rise from a 
part-time firefighter to assistant chief reflects the dedication and 
professionalism that have earned him the respect of his colleagues and 
community. Throughout Assistant Chief Grant's time with the department, 
he has continually reached beyond the call of duty, serving on numerous 
public safety committees and developing innovative training programs 
for fellow firefighters.
  Madam Speaker, the Village of Barrington will greatly miss Assistant 
Chief Grant's hard work and initiative within the fire department, but 
I know he will continue to apply the same talents and values to the 
benefit of the Barrington community for years to come. I thank 
Assistant Chief Grant for his service and wish him continued success in 
the future.
  Thank you and I yield back the balance of my time.

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