[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 21, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E723-E724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        MATT MOSELEY IS A FINE EXAMPLE OF EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE

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                            HON. MAC COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 1999

  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a resident of my 
Congressional district from Locust Grove, Georgia, who recently 
demonstrated extraordinary courage and bravery in the face of extreme 
danger.
  Atlanta Professional Firefighter (member of Local 134) Matt Moseley 
began his day on April 12 like many others, at 7 am. He was called to a 
chemical spill in the morning, ate lunch at Fire Station 4 on Ellis 
Street, and then planned to spend the afternoon training. Little did he 
know what lay ahead.
  A fire raging at the 120 year old Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill in 
southeast Atlanta had trapped construction worker Ivers Sims on a crane 
for over an hour some 220 feet above

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the ground. After arriving on the scene, Moseley was hooked to a 
harness and flown in by helicopter to battle the intense heat, smoke, 
and swirling winds. His incredible skill and courage, along with that 
of pilot Boyd Clines and navigator Larry Rogers, all provided for a 
very daring and unbelievable rescue.
  This is but another achievement in an already distinguished career 
for Mr. Moseley. He began his service as a firefighter with the Fayette 
County Fire and Emergency Services in 1991. He then went on to become a 
paramedic and a member of the department's hazardous materials response 
team. His hard work and dedication earned him recognition by his fellow 
department members as Firefighter of the Year in 1995. Shortly 
thereafter, he joined the Atlanta Fire Department where he continues to 
serve.
  Following his brave act, Firefighter Moseley humbly remarked, 
``Heroes are for the last show.'' Well they are also for towns like 
Locust Grove, cities like Atlanta, and states like Georgia. Mr. 
Speaker, we often overlook the daily sacrifices our brave firefighters 
make each and every day to our communities. I would like to extend my 
personal commendation and gratitude to Mr. Moseley and to all the men 
and women who put their lives on the line serving as firefighters. They 
truly are heroes of our Nation.

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