[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 35 (Thursday, March 11, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E356]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT FRONEK FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NEW 
                     LENOX FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

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                       HON. DEBORAH L. HALVORSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2010

  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, on April 3, 2010, friends, family, and 
colleagues of Robert Fronek will gather to celebrate his 35 years of 
service to the New Lenox Fire Protection District. Today, I join the 
chorus of praise for Robert's service.
  Robert, or Bob to his friends, began his service to the New Lenox 
Fire Protection District on June 14, 1973. When he first began, Bob 
gave his time for little or no pay. He gained a Master's Degree in Fire 
Science and his role in the fire department grew as he devoted his time 
and effort to the Fire Protection District.
  Over the past 35 years Bob has worked for the New Lenox Fire 
Protection District. He has served as Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy 
Chief, and Trustee. He currently serves as District Operations Manager. 
Bob is the only person to have held every office on the district's 
Board of Trustees, serving as President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Bob 
has also been awarded the honor of Firefighter of the Year. During his 
time with the Fire District, Bob was an advocate for the businesses in 
New Lenox by making sure that the Fire District received bids from 
local businesses whenever possible. Bob is known to his colleagues as a 
very meticulous worker and a great friend.
  Bob is also a loving grandfather, father, and husband. Bob and his 
wife Mary have been married for 37 years, all but one of which have 
been spent living in New Lenox. Bob and Mary have five children and ten 
grandchildren.
  The 11th Congressional District of Illinois and the community of New 
Lenox owe Robert Fronek a debt of gratitude. I am proud to represent 
him and all the wonderful firefighters who serve the 11th District. I 
congratulate Robert on being honored by his colleagues and wish him 
continued success.

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