[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1147]
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                          HONORING KEVIN FUHR

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the commitment 
of a devoted Central Washington public servant, Kevin Fuhr. Formerly 
the Chief of Police for Moses Lake, Chief Fuhr has concluded an 
illustrious 32-year career in law enforcement and is now ready to move 
on to the next chapter of his life.
  While other regions of Washington State had trouble hiring new police 
officers, Chief Fuhr's leadership drew people to Moses Lake Police 
Department in the pursuit of working underneath him. Chief Fuhr's force 
also spearheaded an exceptional outreach program, and his leadership on 
my Central Washington Fentanyl Taskforce has fostered a remarkable 
level of trust within our communities.
  When most folks retire, they look forward to all the spare time they 
will have. However, the call to public service continues to ring for 
Chief Fuhr, as he has recently been hired as the city manager of Moses 
Lake, underscoring his unwavering dedication to Central Washington.
  I have known Kevin for a long time, and I am proud to call him a dear 
friend, His leadership, integrity, and commitment to the prosperity of 
our region has resulted in a wonderful career with more than enough to 
show for it. It has been a pleasure working with him, and I am looking 
forward to continuing our collaboration in his new role.

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