[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 33 (Friday, February 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING NASHUA FIRE CHIEF BRIAN RHODES

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2022

  Ms. KUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
outstanding career in public service of Nashua Fire Chief Brian Rhodes. 
It is with great pride that I join others in honoring Brian's 
commitment to the City of Nashua.
  Brian's career with the Nashua Fire Department was marked with many 
milestones and achievements. He has attended the National Fire Academy 
and successfully graduated from both the Fire Service Financial 
Management and Executive Planning programs. Brian started his career 
with the Nashua Fire Department in 1987. He was promoted to Lieutenant 
in 2000, Captain in 2004, Deputy Chief in 2011, Assistant Chief in June 
of 2015 and took over as Chief in April of 2018. In 2018, Chief Rhodes 
joined me in Washington, D.C. to share his work combating the opioid 
epidemic with Members of Congress. I appreciate Chief Rhodes unwavering 
commitment to serving his community and sharing his expertise with 
leaders from across the country.
  I commend Chief Rhodes on his retirement after more than three 
decades with the Nashua Fire Department and on his unwavering 
dedication to the Granite State. Chief Rhodes also served as a State 
Representative from 2008 to 2014 representing Nashua Ward 3 in the New 
Hampshire General Court--a testament to his dedication to making the 
Granite State a better place.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's Second Congressional 
District, I thank Brian for his many years of service, and for being a 
part of what makes the Granite State so great. I am honored to 
recognize and congratulate Brian on his retirement and wish him the 
best of luck in the years ahead.

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