[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 116 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING LESLIE HAYNES ON HER RETIREMENT AS A DISPATCHER FOR 
                      GALESBURG/KNOX COUNTY 9-1-1

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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 congratulate Leslie 
Haynes on her retirement from her position as Dispatcher for Galesburg/
Knox County 9-1-1.
  Leslie is from the Galesburg area and began her career as a 9-1-1 
dispatcher at Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1 on October 9, 2000. During 
the first half of her career, she worked second shift, and later 
transitioned to first shift. Leslie is described as a wonderful and 
caring coworker. Her colleagues also described her as dedicated and 
hardworking. When life throws her difficult circumstances, Leslie 
maintains a positive attitude and continues to serve her community, 
which shows a great amount of strength. She leads by example, and she 
served the citizens of Knox County with compassion and unwavering 
dedication. Leslie is also a mother of two and grandmother of five.
  It is because of community leaders like Leslie Haynes that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Leslie Haynes on 
her retirement from the Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1 as a Dispatcher.

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