[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E888]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF JAMES STEWART McFARLAND

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2021

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a great American, James 
Stewart ``Jim'' McFarland. Mr. McFarland lives in North Middletown, 
Kentucky. He celebrates his 90th birthday on August 12th.
  Mr. McFarland served our nation in the United States Army in the 
1950's during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, he 
returned to Bourbon County and worked in electronics repair.
  In 1959, Mr. McFarland began serving the people of North Middletown 
as a volunteer firefighter. He became chief of the North Middletown 
Volunteer Fire Department in 1971. As Chief, he was instrumental in 
acquiring funds for and overseeing the construction of the fire station 
that is still in use today in North Middletown. He also was a key 
resource in the formation of the Little Rock Volunteer Fire Department. 
Mr. McFarland conducted numerous fire training classes both in Bourbon 
County and throughout Central Kentucky. Currently, Mr. McFarland serves 
as assistant fire chief for the North Middletown community.
  In addition to his 62 years of service with the Fire Department, Mr. 
McFarland has participated in seven mission trips to Honduras where he 
used his carpentry skills on numerous construction projects. He also 
serves North Middletown Christian Church as an elder, a deacon, and 
property committee chair.
  For all the ways that Mr. McFarland has served our nation and his 
community, he is to be commended and appreciated. It is my honor to 
recognize James Stewart McFarland on the occasion of his 90th birthday 
before the United States Congress.

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