[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 93 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E575-E576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING CAPTAIN BILLY RICHARD INMAN, JR.

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 31, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain 
Billy Richard Inman, Jr., as he celebrates his 32 years of service with 
the Lake County Fire Protection District and our community.
  Captain Inman was born in Santa Rosa, California, on December 8, 
1968. He grew up in Covelo and Corning before moving to Lake County. In 
1985, he married his high school sweetheart, Pam, and soon thereafter 
welcomed two children, Jessica, and Billy IV. He and his wife have 
since expanded their family by welcoming nine grandchildren. Captain 
Inman obtained his General Education Diploma in 1987 and then took fire 
science courses to start his career.
  Captain Inman began his service as a seasonal firefighter for South 
Lake County Fire. He then became a volunteer firefighter for the 
Lakeshore Fire Department Volunteer Association and a volunteer captain 
for the Lakeshore/Lake County Fire Volunteer Association. Later in his 
career, he became a firefighter for Lakeshore/Lake County Fire as well 
as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for Lakeshore/Lake 
County Fire. After, he served as the Fire Captain for Lake County Fire 
Protection District.
  Since the beginning of his career in the fire service, Captain Inman 
has aimed to give back to our community. Currently, serving as a 
captain and training officer for the Lake County Fire Protection 
District. Captain Inman has tirelessly worked to embody the mission of 
the Lake County Fire Protection District, which is to protect all its 
citizens from injuries and loss due to both manmade and natural fires.
  Captain Inman's service on behalf of our Lake County community is 
inspiring. In addition to his dedicated work to combat fires, he also 
works closely with youth. This includes working to restore fire damage, 
inspecting car seats, operating fire safety trailers, coaching youth 
sports teams, and supporting local school activities with his 
attendance and generous donations. Captain Inman has shown an immense 
commitment to the safety and health of our community.
  For the past 32 years, Captain Inman has given countless hours to our 
community that have not gone unnoticed. He has dedicated his life to 
both his biological family, fire family, and our Lake County community 
over the duration of his long and storied career. We are grateful for 
his leadership in our community.

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We are thankful for his service and wish Captain Inman a wonderful 
retirement.
  Mr Speaker, Captain Inman is deeply appreciated for his work on 
behalf of our community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we 
honor him here today.

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