[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING TURLOCK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF TIM LOHMAN

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2015

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Turlock City Fire Department Chief Tim Lohman, who announced his 
retirement after serving 35 years in the fire service.
  Since the beginning of his career, Tim Lohman has always been 
dedicated to the Turlock City Fire Department. On July 1, 1980, he took 
his first step into the Department by becoming a Volunteer Firefighter. 
After only three years of hard work and perseverance, Tim Lohman 
succeeded in becoming a full-time Firefighter for the City of Turlock. 
There he worked at all levels of the department including Fire 
Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief of Training, 
and Division Chief of Operations. On account of his commitment, 
professionalism, and integrity he had demonstrated throughout the 
years, Tim Lohman was awarded the high rank of Fire Chief four years 
ago.
  Response times and personnel safety are a priority to Chief Lohman, 
and during his tenure as Fire Chief, he ensured many technological 
advances to the Turlock City Fire Department to achieve this goal. He 
oversaw the installation of Mobile Data Computers to each fire engine, 
which provided the crews with the most recent advances in mapping 
systems and programs. Furthermore, Chief Lohman oversaw the 
implementation of the 911 system and other additions that changed the 
landscape of emergency service response for the Fire Department.
  Serving as a Firefighter was not the only calling for Chief Lohman, 
as he owns and operates his own almond farm in Ballico, California. In 
1989, he purchased the 28 acre parcel from his grandparents, and has 
been growing and harvesting the land ever since. Chief Lohman has been 
familiar with the almond industry for some time, but will be 
experiencing a new challenge after his retirement from the Turlock City 
Fire Department. He will be beginning a new career as Chief Executive 
Officer with the almond cooperative Northern Merced Hulling 
Association. Chief Lohman's vast experience and leadership will ensure 
he thrives in his imminent position.
  Chief Lohman has been recognized by colleagues with many awards and 
accolades. He is well respected by his community and fellow 
firefighters.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and commending the 
outstanding contributions made to fire service and the City of Turlock 
by Turlock City Fire Department Chief Tim Lohman and hereby wish him 
continued success in his future endeavors.

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