[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING JAMES HICKS

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 16, 2017

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
a man who has dedicated his life to protecting and educating the 
public. James Hicks will be retiring this May from the Pana Fire 
Department after 45 years of service.
  During his career with the fire department, James pioneered an 
Explorer Post, which he led for 34 years. This program allows youth and 
young adults become involved with and learn more about firefighting and 
fire responder careers. Under James' leadership, many of the explorers 
were inspired to protect their communities and become firefighters.
  Hicks has also worked to keep the area schools informed on fire 
prevention techniques and spent many hours volunteering with the Pana 
Ambulance Service as an Emergency Medical Technician.
  I am honored to recognize Mr. Hicks and wish him all the best in his 
retirement.

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