[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF LT. FRANK W. FOUTS V

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                       HON. DEBORAH L. HALVORSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, today I rise with a heavy heart to pay 
tribute to Lieutenant Frank W. Fouts V, a hero of his community, a 
proud father, and a loving husband. Lieutenant Fouts served the people 
of Kankakee as a firefighter and paramedic with honor and courage. 
Lieutenant Fouts passed away in the line of duty on July 1st, leaving 
behind an unimpeachable record of service to his fellow citizens and a 
deep love for his family.
  Frank Fouts V was born on October 29, 1972 in Chicago Heights, IL. As 
a kid, Frank greatly admired his maternal grandparents, who were an 
active part of his upbringing. He attended local schools and enjoyed 
playing with his brother. When Frank Fouts graduated from Bloom Trail 
High School, he volunteered with the Grant Park Fire Department. Frank 
eventually was hired by the department and was certified as a 
paramedic. Frank continued to improve himself, attending Southern 
Illinois University and earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fire 
Science.
  Frank then joined the Kankakee City Fire Department, where he 
literally wrote the book on responding to medical emergencies. A 
testament to his skill and knowledge, his texts on the subject are 
required reading for all incoming Kankakee firefighters. Frank would 
build an impressive career, achieving the rank of Lieutenant in the 
Kankakee City Fire Department.
  Frank Fouts was more than a firefighter. He was a family man, who 
cared deeply for his two young boys, Grant and Parker, and his loving 
wife, Kathy. A dedicated father, Frank set aside time each week for a 
boys' night, where he would spend time with his children. When his wife 
became ill, Frank was at her side, through the hardest hours of illness 
and recovery.
  Lieutenant Fouts' commitment to community and deep affection to 
family are reasons why he was so adored and why his loss has brought 
such deep sadness. His service is in keeping with his profession's 
highest traditions of integrity and courage. We are forever in Frank's 
debt.

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