[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 126 (Monday, July 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E770-E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF WARREN COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS

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                           HON. BRETT GUTHRIE

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 2021

  Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Warren 
County Sheriff's Office, Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department, and 
Warren County Emergency Management Office. These local responders 
provide extraordinary services to protect all who visit and call Warren 
County home.
  First responders in Warren County have continued to serve our 
community honorably, even with the added threat of COVID-19. The Warren 
County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Brett Hightower, plays an 
important role in keeping drugs out of the community, safeguarding 
local schools, and much more. The Richardsville Fire Department with 
Chief Brian Lee manages multiple fire stations to quickly respond to 
fires and other emergencies. The Warren County Emergency Management 
Office under the leadership of Director Ronnie Pearson helps with 
recovery, preparedness, and other emergency operations.
  On May 31, 2021, first responders from these three emergency offices 
were called in to help find Jeff Halter. Sadly, he was taken

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from this world too soon due to a tragic accident. Jeff is the late 
husband of Kim, who is the director of constituent services for my 
congressional office, and also my friend and neighbor. Jeff loved his 
family and was a proud father to Katherine Chelsey and Laura-Leigh. He 
will leave a lasting positive impact on the community and patients he 
served through his pharmacies.
  I appreciate the work and dedication of first responders with the 
Warren County Sheriffs Office, Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department, 
and Warren County Emergency Management Office in recovering Jeff, who I 
miss dearly. I am thankful for these responders, who uphold their duty 
every day to ensure our community is a safe place to live and work.

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