[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO RICHARD R. CASANOVA

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I come before you today to honor Richard R. 
Casanova, who has been named Los Angeles Fire Department's Firefighter 
of the Year. Mr. Casanova is driven by a sense of civic responsibility 
to protect our community while he is on-duty and to volunteer his 
services while he is off-duty.
  Richard currently serves as a member of the Los Angeles Fire 
Department in a dual capacity as both a Paramedic and Firefighter. His 
extensive training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a 
paramedic and as a first aid instructor for the American Red Cross, 
combined with his many years of dedicated service makes him a valuable 
asset to the citizens of West Valley.
  In addition, Richard is deeply devoted to his wife Peggy and their 
six children, and is a tireless volunteer in the community. At his 
local parish he does everything from serve as a youth ministry team 
member to serve as the disaster preparedness coordinator. Among other 
numerous activities, he also conducts first aid and CPR instruction for 
Scouts, local schools, and businesses and is the American Red Cross On-
Call Instructor for CPR and First Aid.
  The West Valley Community recognizes Richard as an outstanding 
father, fireman, and community servant. As his Representative in the 
U.S. Congress, I join the citizens of the West Valley in thanking him 
for his years of dedicated service to our community, and in extending 
our warm congratulations and best wishes on his recognition as 
Firefighter of the Year.

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