[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13170]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING PLYMOUTH FIRE CHIEF RICHARD KLINE

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Plymouth Fire Chief Richard Kline, who has announced that he will be 
retiring at the end of this year.
  For over 20 years, Chief Kline has diligently served as the head of 
the Plymouth Fire Department during a period of tremendous growth and 
change.
  Chief Kline has led the way when it comes to bringing firefighting 
into the 21st century by embracing new technology and equipment 
techniques not only locally, but also being involved at the national 
level through education and speaking engagements.
  He also serves as chair of the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs 
Association Safety and Health Committee where his influence is felt 
throughout the State of Minnesota.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Chief Kline for his service, for 
his dedication in leading our first responders, and keeping our 
community safe.
  I know the Plymouth community will miss him, but Chief Kline's 
steadfast leadership leaves Plymouth on a firm foundation for the 
future.

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