[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 66 (Thursday, April 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TIM STRACK

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2023

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
City of Riverside Fire Department Captain Tim Strack, who passed away 
on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Tim was a dedicated leader in Riverside, 
and he will be deeply missed.
  Tim joined the Riverside Fire Department 28 years ago. Throughout his 
career, Tim performed his job with courage and dedication to improving 
public safety in the community. He was also a tireless advocate for the 
firefighters who worked beside him. For the past 21 years, Tim served 
as the President of the Riverside City Firefighters' Association, Local 
1067, and as California Professional Firefighters 1st District Vice 
President for 10 years. He was a leading voice for improving the 
working conditions of the firefighters in our community, our state, and 
our country.
  Under Tim's leadership, the Riverside Fire Department received a 
Class 1 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services 
Office, the highest fire protection rating offered. In addition to his 
legacy of leadership within the Riverside Fire Department, Tim will be 
remembered for the strong bonds and friendships he developed throughout 
our community. Personally, I was privileged to call him a friend. I 
always looked forward to joining Tim and his firefighter colleagues for 
dinner during their annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.
  Tim is survived by his wife Wendy, and their 3 children: Madeline, 
Justin, and Isabella. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Strack 
family, his friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know Tim. 
Although he may be gone, the many contributions Tim made to his 
community and family will never be forgotten.

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