[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15363-15364]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. JAMES DETHERAGE

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 11, 2007

  Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate, thank, and 
recognize my constituent Mr. James Detherage for 35 years of service 
and 30 years as Chief with the West Chester Fire Department.
  As a husband, father and Fire Chief, James has given outstanding 
service and support to the people of West Chester. His lengthy and 
tireless work in West Chester over three decades is a constant source 
of pride and unconditional praise. As Chief of the West Chester Fire 
Department, James has seen the department grow from a volunteer staff 
to its current state of 40 full-time firefighters. Outside of his post 
as Chief, he has also served as President of the Butler County 
Fireman's Association, President of the Southwest District of Ohio Fire 
Chiefs Association and President of the Butler County Fire Chief's 
Association.
  James' attitude, fierce determination, and community spirit are a 
source of energy for all

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those around him. So much of James' work is done quietly and without 
reward and it is my honor to take this moment to say thank you and 
congratulate him on his new position as West Chester Township Public 
Safety Director.

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