[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19346]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF GLENN W. KRUEGER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Glenn W. 
Krueger on the occasion of his retirement, and in recognition of his 
outstanding commitment to his country, his family, and his community. 
Glenn is retiring as Fire Chief after 41 years of dedicated service to 
the city of Brook Park.
  Glenn Krueger has an immeasurable track record of community and 
public service. Prior to becoming a fire fighter in Brook Park, Ohio in 
1967, he served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1963. He was 
hired as a fire fighter for the city of Brook Park on September 15, 
1967. Fire fighters often endure long work hours and dangerous 
conditions when responding to emergency calls. Fire fighters put their 
lives on the line everyday to protect and serve the community; and are 
often the first emergency workers to respond to critical situations. In 
addition to protecting the public from hazardous situations, many fire 
fighters like Glenn become certified EMT's in order to provide medical 
treatment at the scene. Glenn was promoted to Lieutenant in 1973 and 
served as a certified EMT for 6 years. He was again promoted in 1986, 
this time as Captain of the Brook Park Fire Department. He would serve 
in that position for 13 years, until his promotion to Fire Chief 8 
years ago.
  Glenn and his wife Carol Jaye have been married for 46 years and have 
resided in the city of Brook for the last 36 years. They have five 
children; Christi, Tricia, Rebecca, Glenn and Scott; and have six 
grandchildren; Cory, Alicia, Rob, Leah, Jeremy and Jordan.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of Glenn W. 
Krueger, and in recognition of his exceptional leadership and 
dedication to the city of Brook Park, on the occasion of his retirement 
as a fire fighter after 41 years of service.

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