[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 59 (Thursday, April 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
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                               RAY RAHNE

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 1, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ray Rahne, 
who after several decades of service to the International Association 
of Fire Fighters recently retired as the 9th District Vice President. 
Ray's dedication to fire safety and rescue for the State of Colorado 
has made a significant impact which will last for years to come.
  Ray began his firefighting career after proudly serving our country 
in the United States Marine Corps, where he saw combat action in 
Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He joined the Littleton Fire Department and 
Local 2086 on September 13, 1972 and served in roles including 
Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief. He also served as a paramedic 
for 20 years after being one of the first 12 certified paramedics in 
the State of Colorado. Ray has served his communities in the best and 
worst of times including by serving as the Initial Incident Commander 
during the Columbine shooting in 1999 and later as Operations Chief for 
the remainder of the incident. Through his work with other groups, he 
has created numerous partnerships and helped improve outcomes and 
safety in the fire and rescue community and the quality of life for all 
Coloradans.
  Throughout his career, Ray was best known for his passion for service 
and passion for his fellow firefighters. He has been a member in good 
standing of Local 2086 in Littleton, Colorado for over 46 years and was 
the President of Local 2086 for 16 of those years. He served as Vice 
President of the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters (CPFF) for 7 years 
and as Vice President to the Colorado AFL-CIO for 3 years. Ray also 
served as Secretary/Treasurer to the CPFF for over 24 years.
  Ray is a beloved and devoted husband and a loving father. I 
appreciate his decades of service to our community and I wish him all 
the best in his retirement.

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