[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1202]
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 HONORING SCOTT FRANZGROTE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS FIRE CHIEF 
                 OF THE ROLLING MEADOWS FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2017

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in recognition of 
the long and distinguished service of Scott Franzgrote on the occasion 
of his retirement. On September 29th of this year, Mr. Franzgrote will 
conclude his loyal service as Fire Chief of the Rolling Meadows Fire 
Department.
   Chief Franzgrote has served the community for a total of 27 years, 
including the last six years as Fire Chief of the Rolling Meadows Fire 
Department. Since joining the department in 1990, his extraordinary 
leadership has earned him great respect among colleagues and members of 
the community.
   During his tenure, Chief Franzgrote led a consolidation effort for 
services with the Palatine and Palatine Rural fire departments. The 
``Rural Palatine Meadows'' initiative has led to shared equipment, 
standardized training, streamlined responses to incidents, and has 
already saved the city of Rolling Meadows hundreds of thousands of 
dollars.
   Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
celebrating this special occasion and wishing Chief Franzgrote every 
happiness in the well-deserved respite of his retirement.

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