[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 85 (Monday, June 24, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DENNIS MECHEM

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Madam President, I rise today to 
pay tribute to the ``New Hampshire Star of Life.'' Dennis Mechem has 
been chosen by his peers as someone deserving of the New Hampshire's 
Star of Life award.
  It is the thankless service of emergency medical personnel like 
Dennis that save so many lives in a normal day of work.
  Dennis Mechem, of Rockingham Regional Ambulance, is known for his 
positive work ethic as well as his professionalism and demeanor toward 
his patients, co-workers, and other healthcare professionals. Mechem's 
service doesn't stop there, he is also a registered Maine guide and a 
licensed wilderness EMT.
  Dennis deserves great praise for the work he does. The selfless 
dedication he gives to his career in serving the needs of others in 
their most vulnerable time is a great asset to his character. New 
Hampshire applauds this fine individual for a job well done.
  It is an honor and privilege serving Dennis Mechem in the U.S. 
Senate.

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