[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
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                      HONORING MR. MICHAEL HARVEY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
an exceptional man, Michael Harvey. In May, Mr. Harvey traveled to 
Washington D.C. to receive the ``Star of Life'' award, the highest 
honor presented to paramedics. Mr. Harvey received the award because of 
his dedicated service to his community and his fellow man as a 
paramedic. Mr. Harvey embodies the goals that this award stands for and 
we all can learn from the proud example he has set.
  As you know Mr. Speaker, paramedics work tirelessly and selflessly to 
serve their fellow man. Mr. Harvey and his fellow paramedics are 
expected to perform in difficult--even perilous--situations on a daily 
basis. Mr. Harvey's service and sacrifice in his field clearly merit 
both the ``Star of Life'' award and the respect and admiration of this 
great body.
  It is obvious why Mr. Harvey was chosen as the recipient of the 
``Star of Life'' award. I think that we all owe him a debt of gratitude 
for his service to the State of Colorado. Due to Mr. Harvey's 
dedication, it is clear that Colorado is a better and safer place in 
which to live.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank you and 
congratulations to Mike Harvey on this outstanding accomplishment. Your 
community, state and nation are all very proud of you, Mike. Keep up 
the good work.

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