[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E203]
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                     HONORING LIEUTENANT GARY BOBER

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in recognition of 
the long and distinguished service of Lieutenant Gary Bober of the 
Streamwood Fire Department on the occasion of his retirement. He 
recently concluded his loyal service of over 34 years to the community.
  Lieutenant Bober began his firefighter career in West Dundee in 1976 
as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter. In 1978, Lieutenant Bober was hired by 
the Streamwood Fire Department. His training included becoming an EMP/
Paramedic and Firefighter. On July 20, 1988, Gary was promoted to 
Lieutenant for the Streamwood Fire department.
  Day in and day out, Lieutenant Bober worked with the men and women 
from the Streamwood Fire Department to protect the Village of 
Streamwood. As a reflection of his commitment, he earned several 
Illinois certifications, including Firefighter III, Fire Apparatus 
Engineer, HazMat Technician, Certified Instructor II, Hazmat Incident 
Command, and Certified Officer I. On February 28, 1999, he received the 
Disaster Service Medal for participating in 3 structural fires, and 
later that same year, he received the Meritorious Service Award for 
rescuing a victim from a residential structure fire. His leadership is 
reflected in his bravery and achievement.
  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
celebrating this special occasion and the long years of service and 
commitment that Lieutenant Bober has dedicated to the community.

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