[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1007]
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               HONORING KEITH LUND AS A ``STAR OF LIFE''

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 1999

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I commend Keith Lund for being designated as a 
``Star of Life'' by the American Ambulance Association.
  Keith's selection as the ``Star of Life'' Award winner for Dade, 
Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties of Florida is an appropriate 
honor for such a dedicated paramedic. Keith has worked with American 
Medical Response for eight years, rising from an emergency medical 
technician to a paramedic and supervising officer.
  Anyone who has been in an emergency situation can easily recognize 
the vital importance of a calm, direct manner and the ability to work 
as a team member. Keith Lund embodies these to near-perfection. He 
handles his daily work in the high-stress environment as a critical 
care paramedic with eagerness, diligence, and pride.
  I believe it is exceedingly difficult to separate professional life 
and personal life. This is an especially complicated task for a single 
parent. As a single father, Keith's dedication to his job is balanced 
with his dedication to his son. Keith's commitment to both should be 
honored and admired.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join with me in honoring the 150 
emergency medical professionals being honored as ``Stars of Life'' 
during National EMS Week of 1999. I commend Keith Lund for his 
dedication to emergency care for the people of South Florida as a true 
``Star of Life''.

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