[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 145 (Monday, September 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1364-E1365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GARY HERRICK

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Gary Herrick of Van Meter, Iowa, for his 40 years of 
service to the Van Meter Fire Department.
  Mr. Herrick recently retired from the department after four decades 
of service to the community of Van Meter. Throughout his tenure he has 
held every rank in the department, including chief, and has been an 
invaluable source of information for all other members of the fire 
department. His vast experience not only helped train fellow 
firefighters on how to best fight fires and rescue people, but also how 
to show compassion to victims, and how to interact with the community. 
Current Fire Chief Jon Bruen told the Dallas County News that Mr. 
Herrick has been a mentor to him during his years on the department.
  Now retired, Mr. Herrick will continue his service by working to 
construct buildings with World Mission Builders, a mission which has 
built over 230 churches and related buildings in 88 countries. Even 
still, he plans to be only a phone call away if the Van Meter Fire 
Department should have any questions.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Gary for his forty years of service to his 
community. I urge my

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colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating him and wishing him nothing but continued success.

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