[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING CHIEF KEVIN SHOOK ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE KEWANEE 
                            FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 2021

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chief Kevin 
Shook, who is retiring from the Kewanee Fire Department after 23 years 
of service.
  Chief Shook has been a member of the Kewanee Fire Department since 
1998. Working his way through the ranks, he became Chief of the 
Department in 2016. His steadfast determination to keep his community 
safe, strive for innovation, and ensure the preparedness of the Kewanee 
Fire Department has been unwavering throughout his career in public 
service. Earlier this year, under Chief Shook's guidance, the 
Department was awarded a $205,431 regional grant through the Assistance 
to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. This transformative investment to 
the city of Kewanee was made possible because of Chief Shook, one of 
the latest examples of his strong leadership.
  It is because of dedicated and selfless leaders such as Chief Shook 
that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional 
District. Madam Speaker, I would like to, again, formally congratulate 
Chief Kevin Shook on his well-earned retirement and thank him for his 
23 years of service to our community.

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