[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 138 (Friday, September 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING GOSHEN FIRE CHIEF DAN SINK'S CAREER IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP

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                          HON. RUDY YAKYM III

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2024

  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and congratulate 
Fire Chief Dan Sink, who is retiring as Fire Chief of the Goshen Fire 
Department in Goshen, Indiana, in November of this year.
  Fire Chief Sink's career in public safety spans back more than four 
decades, as he first joined the Goshen Fire Department 43 year ago. 
Danny's 19 years in his current role means that when he retires in 
November, he will hold the record for the longest serving Fire Chief in 
Goshen history.
  As Fire Chief, Danny leads a dedicated team of 56 men and women 
comprised of professional firefighters, paramedics, and emergency 
medical technicians. Danny's record of leadership has been so exemplary 
that when the city of Goshen dedicated their new fire training center 
in March of last year, they did so in Danny's honor by naming it the 
`Chief Danny Sink Regional Training Facility.'
  Because of his service as Fire Chief, the Goshen community and 
Hoosiers of Elkhart County are safer thanks to this good man who 
exemplifies what it means to be a true public servant who sacrifices 
for others.
  Chief Sink's example and leadership are also reminders that first 
responders are on the frontlines of some of the most difficult 
situations our communities face. When there is a problem, first 
responders like Danny answer the call and willingly put themselves in 
danger's path to keep us safe. For that, all of us are extremely 
grateful.
  I am proud to join so many Hoosiers throughout Indiana's Second 
District in expressing our appreciation to Chief Sink for his long 
career spent in the service of others. As he prepares to begin the next 
chapter of his life, I wish Danny all the very best going forward and a 
happy and well-deserved retirement. May God bless.

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