[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     KILDEE HONORS MS. MANDY ARGUE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2000

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for me to pay tribute to 
Ms. Mandy Argue, of Lapeer, Michigan, who has received the American 
Ambulance Association's ``Star of Life'' award for her outstanding 
service as a Paramedic.
  Extraordinary Emergency Medical Service professionals not only 
administer medical care quickly and effectively, but they bring 
compassion and understanding to their jobs. Ms. Argue exemplifies these 
characteristics.
  Recently, when responding to a diabetic emergency, Ms. Argue found 
her patient alert and oriented. The patient refused transport to the 
hospital but no one felt comfortable leaving this patient alone. The 
patient did not have money for a taxi ride or a decent meal. While 
others talked with the patient, Ms. Argue quickly went out and 
purchased a dinner for the patient.
  Another situation demonstrating Ms. Argue's caring service occurred 
when she responded to a Do Not Resuscitate cancer patient. Ms. Argue 
arrived to find the patient in end stage cancer and a family that was 
in crisis. The family wanted to keep the patient at home, but they were 
concerned that the patient was in serious pain. Ms. Argue immediately 
called a home health care service and arranged for a doctor to come 
over that same day. She then spent time talking with the patient, after 
which the patient agreed to take medication with the help of a family 
member. Later in the day, Ms. Argue followed up with the family and 
found that the patient was resting comfortably and appeared to be pain 
free.
  Ms. Argue shares my dedication to preserving, promoting, and 
enhancing human dignity. She goes the extra mile to ensure that her 
patients are given the best care possible.
  Since this is Emergency Medical Services week, it is an appropriate 
time to think about the valuable role of EMS workers in our 
communities. I am grateful to have the opportunity to recognize the 
service that Ms. Argue delivers to my district, and I am proud to 
represent her in Congress.

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