[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN PAUL McKEEVER'S DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE 
                            CITY OF DEARBORN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2021

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Paul 
McKeever on the occasion of his retirement from the Dearborn Fire 
Department after over 25 years of service to the City of Dearborn, 
Michigan, His significant service to our community is worthy of 
commendation.
  Captain McKeever began his career in public service as a United 
States Marine stationed at 29 Palms, California and later was stationed 
across the state of Michigan. After transferring to the Marine Corps 
Reserve, Captain McKeever became a member of the Dearborn Fire 
Department in August 1995. He continued to serve in both military and 
civilian firefighting capacities until 2017 when he retired from the 
Ohio Air National Guard with the rank of Master Sergeant.
  Captain McKeever joined the Dearborn Fire Department in 1995 and was 
promoted to Fire Lieutenant in 2007. On June 5, 2012 he was promoted to 
the role of Captain. A committed leader always willing to go the extra 
mile for his team, he is a graduate of the Eastern Michigan University 
School of Fire Staff and Command. Over the course of his extensive 
career, Captain McKeever has been the recipient of countless awards for 
excellence in service including the Fire Chief Life Saving Award, Fire 
Officer of the Year, multiple Meritorious Company Commendations, and a 
2019 Certificate of Special Recognition,
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Captain 
Paul McKeever for his exemplary 25 years of service. He has effectively 
and selflessly served the City of Dearborn in his role as Chief of the 
Fire Department and has been steadfastly dedicated to the safety of our 
community. I join with Captain McKeever's family including his wife 
Meryl and children Paul, Ian, Liam, Grace, and Emma, friends, and 
colleagues in extending my best wishes to him in retirement.

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