1596 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 158, Pt. 2 February 14, 2012 Foundation, and the Kettle Creek Battlefield REMEMBERING JOHN FALLON KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM Association for their efforts to discover our BUREAU’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY heritage and preserve our history for future HON. MIKE QUIGLEY generations. OF HON. ADAM KINZINGER Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to unite with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS my fellow Americans as we observe this re- Tuesday, February 14, 2012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES markable event in Georgia history and recog- Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, February 14, 2012 nize the indispensable role that the Battle of remember and honor the life of John Fallon. Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, it is Kettle Creek achieved in the American Revo- John Fallon, whose integrity, love of politics my honor to rise today in celebration of the lution. and trusting eyes guided him through a suc- Kankakee County Farm Bureau, which is set cessful career in the Cook County Assessor’s to celebrate its 100th Annual meeting on f Office, passed away on January 11, 2012, March 15, 2012. This exemplary organization after heroically battling cancer since 2004. was created during a public meeting at the CONGRATULATING MAYOR JIM John battled cancer on three different occa- Kankakee County Courthouse on May 29, RIDENOUR sions since 2004, but refused to give up his 1912 and continues to enrich our community fight for life. He once said he considered can- today. cer to be a ‘‘blessing because you appreciate Since its formation, the Kankakee County HON. JEFF DENHAM everything so much more.’’ His life was never Farm Bureau has pursued a mission to ‘‘Im- defined by his illness, but rather by his com- OF CALIFORNIA prove the economic well-being of agriculture mitment to his family, his skillful baking, his and enrich the quality of farm family life.’’ I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES love of the bagpipes and his dedication to poli- proud to say that the Kankakee County Farm tics. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Bureau has more than met these goals John never let cancer get in the way of liv- throughout its many years of service. Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing every moment of his life to the fullest. He For the past 100 years the Kankakee Coun- offer my sincere congratulations to Mayor Jim participated in ’s Polar Plunge fully ty Farm Bureau has been working for our agri- Ridenour, as he completes his second term clothed while playing the bagpipes, a chal- culture community to improve efficiency, profit- and concludes his service as Mayor of Mo- lenge few are brave enough to tackle. He ability, safety, and quality of life. Today, a trained and ran in two marathons, successfully desto, California. number of directors throughout the county completing the Chicago marathon in 2008, a maintain that course, and I congratulate and Born and raised in Modesto, Mayor feat few healthy people achieve. John also thank each of those members for recognizing Ridenour enjoyed a successful career in the continued to help others in need by serving in the freedom, dignity and equal opportunity af- ambulance industry before embarking on a ca- a soup kitchen and working with Immerman’s forded to all individuals throughout our area. reer in public service. In 1974, he became the Angels to help people fight the disease with Those directors include: first paramedic certified in Santa Barbara which he had become so familiar. John taught District 1: Rockville Township, Jon Whitten; County and served in law enforcement as a us all how to live the life we are given regard- Manteno Township, Greg St. Aubin reserve deputy in both Stanislaus and Santa less of the obstacles we face. District 2: Sumner Township, Gene Barbara Counties. In forty years of service, May Mr. John Fallon rest in peace. Rademacher; Yellowhead Township, Keith Mayor Ridenour became Vice President for f Mussman, President District 3: Essex Township, Marty Joyce; Central Valley Operations for American Med- RECOGNIZING PAMELA AND Salina Township, Patrick Joyce ical Response and served five terms as chair- PAULA MCGEE man of the California Ambulance Association. District 4: Bourbonnais Township, Gary Paarlberg; Limestone Township, Mark Tanner Since 2003, Mayor Ridenour led the city of HON. District 5: Norton Township, Patrick Koerner; Modesto under the premise that local govern- OF CALIFORNIA Pilot Township, Sterling Bouchard ment should be responsive to its citizens by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District 6: Kankakee Township, Steve Be- providing basic services, while still being a re- Tuesday, February 14, 2012 noit; Otto Township, Bret Perreault sponsible steward of taxpayers’ dollars. The District 7: Aroma Township, Mike Bourgeois; Mayor’s background in business proved to be Ms. BASS of California. Mr. Speaker, I pay Saint Anne Township, Duane Oosterhoff a perfect foundation for his commitment to tribute to two women of exceptional talent and District 8: Ganeer Township, Kevin Yohnka, character—Ms. Pamela McGee and Ms. Paula making the City of Modesto a safe and pros- Vice President; Momence Township, Paula McGee. perous community. During his time in office, Karlock, Secretary-Treasurer; and Pembroke Always committed to excellence, the McGee Township, Brian Dandurand Mayor Ridenour focused on improving the twins, as they came to be known, are often city’s economic development, its transportation Once again, I am humbled to have the op- recognized for their accolades in women’s portunity to congratulate the Kankakee County problems, and the citizens’ overall quality of basketball. At the University of Southern Cali- life. In addition to his many daily tasks as Farm Bureau for reaching its centennial mile- fornia they teamed up with Cheryl Miller and stone. The farm bureau truly is an extraor- Mayor, Mayor Ridenour also served as chair Cynthia Cooper to win two back-to-back Na- of the Audit Committee for the Modesto City dinary group, serving our community in every tional Championships in 1983 and 1984. facet of life. Council. Equally as impressive are the McGee sis- f Mayor Ridenour further demonstrated his ters’ lives off the court. After her life in basket- commitment to public service during his tenure ball, Paula McGee pursed her life’s calling to OFFERING CONDOLENCES TO THE as the 2010–2011 President of the League of preach. She was also the co-founder of Chris- FAMILY OF ATF SPECIAL AGENT California Cities. He demonstrated true leader- tian Business Success Network, a nonprofit JOHN CAPANO ship by bringing leaders together to address organization that specialized in training and regional and State challenges. providing support for Christian business lead- HON. PETER T. KING ers. After winning a Gold medal in the 1984 Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and OF NEW YORK Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Pamela IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commending the outstanding contributions McGee served as Executive Director of the made to the City of Modesto by its long-time non-profit Save the Children or Perish Tuesday, February 14, 2012 public servant, Mayor Jim Ridenour. He has (S.T.O.P.), a grassroots organization that Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, today been a true inspiration to those he has served; helped her to become an elected official as a I rise to honor and acknowledge a true Amer- and although he has completed his service as School Board Member in Flint, Michigan. ican hero, ATF Special Agent John Capano, Mayor, I know he will continue to make a Mr. Speaker, Paula and Pamela McGee are who was killed this past New Year’s Eve at- meaningful difference in the lives of those two great American role models who I am tempting to stop an armed robbery at a phar- around him. proud to have in my District. macy in Seaford, New York, the community

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