[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 183 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       REMEMBERING KENNETH BAKER

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lee Center 
Fire Chief Kenny Baker, who passed away recently after a long-fought 
battle due to complications of a brain tumor.
  Ken was known by all as a noble, caring, and loving man. He joined 
the Lee Center Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 30 and served 
for 48 years straight. For 28 of those years, Ken was the chief, the 
longest tenure in the department's history.
  Ken also served in the U.S. Navy and was the former president of the 
Oneida County Fire Chiefs Association.
  But most importantly, Ken was known for his tremendous family and his 
love for his family, particularly his wife, Patti, who was his guiding 
light. His son, Joseph Baker, succeeded him as the fire chief, and 
Ken's granddaughter, Ashley, and grandson, Tyler, followed their 
grandfather into the fire service with the Lee Center Fire Department.
  I considered Ken a great friend. He was a courageous, principled, and 
tenacious man. He was a hometown hero and a role model for many, 
including me. And, boy, was he fun.
  Ken, I just want to say thank you to you for your friendship and your 
profound legacy of service to our community. May you rest in peace.
  God bless his family.

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