[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING CHIEF HUGO SEARLE ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. ANGIE CRAIG

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2026

  Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Chief 
Hugo Searle, on his retirement after 34 years with the fire service. 
Chief Searle is a dedicated public servant and an outstanding leader 
who has served Minnesotans with courage and commitment.
  Originally from Wales, Chief Searle made Minnesota his home and 
devoted his career to protecting our communities. He served 19 years 
with the St. Louis Park Fire Department and 10 years with the Brooklyn 
Park Fire Department before being appointed Chief of the Eagan Fire 
Department in 2021.
  During his tenure as Chief, he strengthened community relationships, 
invested deeply in personnel and guided the department through a period 
of growth and change. His leadership enhanced emergency response 
capabilities and fostered a culture grounded in professionalism, 
compassion, and service. Chief Searle has earned the respect of his 
colleagues from across the state and is widely regarded as a leader 
within Minnesota's fire service community.
  Chief Searle's commitment to excellence extends far beyond the state. 
In his free time, Chief Searle serves as a high-altitude mountain guide 
and has summited Mount Everest.
  I am deeply inspired by Chief Searle's commitment to public service 
and exceptional leadership. His career in the fire service will have a 
lasting impact in Eagan and across the state of Minnesota and I am 
grateful for all he has done to support our community. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in thanking Chief Searle and in wishing him all 
the best on his well-earned retirement.

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