[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 163 (Thursday, November 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2175]
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              CONGRATULATING CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA EMS

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2001

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding 
achievements of the Clearfield, Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Service 
(EMS) Company. On August 10, 2001, the Pennsylvania Emergency Health 
Services Council chose Clearfield EMS from among 1,000 ambulance 
service companies statewide to receive the Rural Ambulance Service of 
the Year Award.
  Clearfield EMS garnered such an award not only through exemplary 
ambulance service, but also through their involvement in the community. 
Free flu shots and participation at county fairs and festivals are just 
a couple of the many ways that Clearfield EMS has taken the lead in 
community education and involvement.
  In light of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the role of the 
EMS workers, firefighters, and police officers of Central Pennsylvania 
is greater than ever. Clearfield EMS and their EMS counterparts 
throughout the area are among the first to respond to emergencies, and 
for this important service to our communities, I am grateful. These 
individuals deserve all of our thanks for dedicating their lives to 
helping others.
  Finally, I would like to recognize the following employees of 
Clearfield EMS by name:
  Paramedics: Scott Briggs, Timothy Lumadue, Christopher Miller, Scott 
Minich, Robert Mitchell, Michael Mowrey, Lewis Huff, Patrick Cooley
  Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT): Vicky DeHaven, George DeHaven, 
Traci Pentz, Melissa Miller, Lorie Bell, Stacy Huff, Frank Warholic, 
David McAllister, Brian Kellogg, Frank DeHaven, Carol DeSantis, Erin 
DeSantis
  Administrative Staff: Terry Wigfield, Manager; Chad Abrams, Assistant 
Manager; Pamela Charles, Office Manager; Dr. James DeSantis, Medical 
Director
  Board of Directors: Gary C. Wigfield, President; Gary L. Shugarts, 
Treasurer; Pamela Spencer, Secretary; Delford Wigfield, Mathew Franson, 
Thomas Glace
  I congratulate Clearfield EMS on their exceptional accomplishments 
and their determination to improve their already stellar service. 
Clearfield EMS should serve as an example in excellence for other 
ambulance services nationwide.

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