[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H4600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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         HONORING THE SERVICE OF HARRISON FIRE CHIEF JOHN NEAL

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Harrison Fire Chief, 
John Neal, who has devoted his life to the citizens of Harrison, 
Arkansas, and is now retiring from duty after 21 years of service.
  During his time as chief, John has exhibited his ability to lay the 
groundwork to ensure the people of Harrison's safety by instituting 
more pre-fire planning, better building inspections and construction 
plan reviews, along with assisting in better public education of fire 
safety. He went above and beyond and worked with all of the fire 
departments in Boone County, making the county a much safer place to 
live.
  Chief Neal is an outstanding leader. John has been married to Mary Lu 
for 30 years, has five children, and he looks forward to spending more 
time with his grandchildren.
  I wish him continued success in his future activities. And today I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Chief John Neal, who will be 
missed, but I'm confident will continue his dedication to his community 
and his State.

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