[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E329]
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                     CONGRATULATING WAYNE SAWTELLE

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2013

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Wayne 
Sawtelle on his retirement from the Marshalltown Fire Department. Wayne 
has served his community honorably for almost two decades as a 
Lieutenant with the Fire Department.
  Lieutenant Sawtelle has dedicated his life to the protection and 
safety of his fellow community members. His first day on the job in 
1994 found him putting out a fire at the Sutherland Coal Plant. After 
19 years, he has become a friend and mentor to his colleagues at the 
Fire Department. His experience and wisdom will surely be missed by his 
fellow firefighters.
  Wayne has also been a leader and active member of the International 
Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the Iowa Federation of Labor 
(IFL). Wayne served as Vice President at Large for the IFL as well as 
President of the IAFF Local 16. He has been a strong advocate for 
better safety and working conditions for his fellow firefighters.
  Lieutenant Wayne Sawtelle has put his life at risk to protect members 
of his community and I'm honored to represent him in Congress. I 
congratulate him on his retirement. I wish him and his wife Ann all the 
best in their future plans and endeavors.

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