[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING ITASCA FIRE CHIEF JAMES D. MacARTHUR

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2011

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in recognition of 
the long and distinguished service of James D. MacArthur on the 
occasion of his retirement. On March 31st of this year, Mr. MacArthur 
will conclude his loyal service as Fire Chief of the Itasca Fire 
Protection District.
  Chief MacArthur has served the community for a total of 38 years, 
including 8 years as Fire Chief of the Itasca Fire Protection District 
No. 1 and 15 years as Fire Chief of the Elk Grove Village Fire 
Department.
  Throughout his career, his extraordinary leadership has earned him 
great respect among colleagues and members of the community. He has 
held many noteworthy positions, including President of the Illinois 
Fire Chiefs Association and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association. 
Along with other members of the Illinois fire service task force, Chief 
MacArthur assisted in the Louisiana response and relief efforts 
following Hurricane Katrina.
  Time and time again, Chief MacArthur has exhibited the 
characteristics this line of duty necessitates: enormous sacrifice and 
courage.
  Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
celebrating this special occasion and wishing him every happiness in 
the well deserved respite of his retirement.

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