[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 89 (Tuesday, July 12, 1994)]
[House]
[Page H]
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[Congressional Record: July 12, 1994]
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                        THE PRINEVILLE HOT SHOTS

  (Ms. FURSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 14 courageous men 
and women firefighters who lost their lives fighting the wildfires in 
Colorado last week. Nine of those brave young people were from my home 
State of Oregon. And Scott Blecha lived most of his 27 years in my 
district, in the small town of Clatskanie.
  These firefighters were part of the Prineville Hot Shots, an elite 
team that knew the dangers they faced, yet they gave their all when 
called upon to stop a raging forest fire. Last Wednesday, Mother Nature 
swiftly turned brutal on Storm King Mountain, and a wall of fire 
engulfed these fearless firefighters.
  The entire State of Oregon is in mourning over this tremendous loss, 
with flags flying at half staff in honor of these admirable young 
people.
  For all of the families, friends, and coworkers who are suffering 
because of this tragedy, know that these young people's dedication, 
courage, and spirit live on and serve as a role model for all of us.

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