[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN TOM BUINICKY

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Captain Tom Buinicky of the Claremont Fire Department. His 
heroic actions, along with the efforts of Firefighter Amos Chamberlain, 
helped to save the lives of several families caught inside a burning 
apartment building. Amos puts his life on the line everyday for the 
sake of others.
  In January of 2001, the two men responded to what seemed to be a 
routine call. They were two of the first firefighters on the scene and 
they discovered a three-alarm fire. Witnesses told them of an infant 
trapped on the third floor of the building, so the men searched for the 
baby. The baby had already been brought to safety, but the men 
continued to make sure that the entire building had been vacated.
  Firefighters Buinicky and Chamberlain work valorously everyday. Each 
time they respond to a call for help, they are putting their own lives 
in jeopardy. This is just one example of how they went above and beyond 
the call of duty in order to save the lives of fellow citizens and 
bring comfort to the community. Firefighters are among some of this 
Nation's bravest heroes, and I applaud them for their work to keep New 
Hampshire safe.
  I commend the altruistic acts of Captain Buinicky. It takes true 
courage to put other's lives above one's own. I am confident that as 
long as we have people like Tom our Nation will continue to be strong. 
New Hampshire is proud to have such a dedicated citizen and it is truly 
an honor to represent Captain Tom Buinicky in the U.S. Senate.

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