[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 116 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN RICHARD RAMSAY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE COLONA 
                            FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2022

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Richard 
Ramsay who is retiring from the Colona Fire Department after 20 years 
of service.
  Captain Ramsay joined the Colona Fire Department two decades ago with 
a passion for keeping his neighbors safe. He served many roles 
throughout his tenure with the department, including Firefighter, 
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Hazardous Material Technician, 
Safety Officer, and Special Teams Leader. His experience and 
reliability helped the department soar to new heights. He was a 
consummate professional with impeccable character, unafraid to tackle 
danger head on, no matter the circumstance. Captain Ramsay's impact on 
the Colona Fire Department and the surrounding Quad Cities region is 
unquestionable. I wish him and his family well as he transitions into 
this next chapter of life.
  It is because of valiant and selfless leaders such as Captain Richard 
Ramsay that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional 
District. Madam Speaker, I would like to, again, formally congratulate 
Colona Fire Department Captain Richard Ramsay on his retirement and 
thank him for his 20 years of service to the Colona community.

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