[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 170 (Friday, October 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             JOHN E. BALES

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Golden Fire Chief John E. Bales for his many years of service to the 
City of Golden and surrounding communities.
  For almost two decades, Chief Bales has been active within the Golden 
community and fire department. Chief Bales became Golden Fire Chief in 
2001, but his personal passion and a commitment to his community 
started long before then. For more than 50 years, Chief Bales 
contributed to several Colorado communities and other communities 
across the country with positions at the Rocky Flats Fire Department, 
Genesee Fire Protection District, Cunningham Fire Protection District, 
City of Thornton Fire Department, and the Wichita Fire Department. His 
hard work and dedication has helped make our community--and so many 
others--a great place to live and work.
  I extend my deepest thanks to Chief Bales for his service to our 
community. Thank you for your continuous dedication to serving the 
people of Colorado.

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