[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 134 (Tuesday, August 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF GREGORY TIMMONS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 27, 2024

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gregory Robert 
Timmons for his years of service to Clinton County and the Town of 
Peru. Greg spent his entire life selflessly serving his community in 
many different roles.
  Greg was born in Plattsburgh, New York in 1955. At the age of 18, he 
began working for the Town of Peru. In 1995, Greg replaced his father, 
Robert Timmons, as Water and Sewer Superintendent. Retiring in 2015 
after more than 40 years of service to Peru, Greg continued to enjoy 
serving his community.
  Greg also followed in his father's footsteps when he joined the Peru 
Volunteer Fire Department where he took on many roles including Fire 
Chief, Fire Investigator, New York State Fire Instructor, Fire 
Commissioner, and Clinton County Car 5. Greg excelled during his 
service in the fire department, winning many awards for his incredible 
dedication to serving the Town of Peru. His wealth of knowledge was 
extraordinary and led him to be one of the best fire instructors in the 
state. Over the past 30 years he has taught some component of fire 
instruction to almost every firefighter in the county.
  Greg was considered the ``first call'' for his family and friends. 
Whenever anyone needed anything, Greg was there with advice, 
assistance, or to lend a listening ear. With all the accolades he 
received over his years of public service, he was most proud to be a 
husband, a father, and a grandfather. His love for his family was truly 
boundless and he could often be seen taking time to share his wisdom 
with his grandchildren or waiting to bring home one of Pasquale's 
pizzas to his wife Debbie.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I am honored to recognize Greg 
for his incredible life of service to the Town of Peru, Clinton County, 
and the North Country.

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