[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11657-11658]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING FIRE CAPTAIN PAUL MOSES

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2013

  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain 
Paul B. Moses of the Belvidere Fire Department, and to recognize his 
years of dedicated public service.
  Captain Moses began his career on January 10th, 1979 and was one of 
the first firefighters to complete Emergency Medical Technician 
training within the department. Since then he has worked in many 
different capacities during his tenure. In August of 1983, he became 
lieutenant and then six years later, in 1989, was appointed Chief of 
the department, a position he held for the next six years. Over his 
remaining years he completed his career as both Lieutenant and finally 
as Captain.
  He was a member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, the 
Winnebago Fire Chiefs Association, and served on Boone County's 911 
Board for over 15 years, serving many years as Chairman. While Chief he 
was instrumental in upgrading department equipment with the purchase of 
a new Fire Engine and Ladder Truck. He improved training within the 
department and was instrumental in the computerization of records.
  Most importantly, Captain Moses led from the front, never asking 
someone to do something he couldn't or wouldn't do himself. He is what 
you envision a firefighter to be, courageous, dedicated, strong, and 
passionate about his service.
  On July 11th, Captain Moses retired from the Belvidere Fire 
Department after more than 34 years of sacrifice and service. Captain 
Moses has played an invaluable role in the Belvidere Fire Department 
for decades and he will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I wish to 
express our deepest thanks to Captain Moses for devoting his life's 
work to protecting and serving his community.

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