[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 131 (Tuesday, October 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO LAZARO MARTINEZ

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 7, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to memorialize Mr. Lazaro 
Martinez, who lived in Trinidad, Colorado. After serving as a volunteer 
with the Fisher's Peak Fire Protection District for 10 years, Mr. 
Lazaro passed away after suffering from a heart attack while 
participating in live burn training. Last night, Mr. Martinez was 
honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in 
Washington, D.C.
  At the age of 70, Mr. Martinez took advantage of every opportunity to 
serve others. In addition to his work with the fire department, he was 
committed to public service. Lazaro taught English as a second language 
to immigrants, worked with troubled youth, and served on the board of 
the local American Red Cross.
  Lazaro Martinez was a man who cared about his community and was 
willing to risk his life to help those in need. On July 28, 2001, 
Trinidad lost an exemplary citizen who, like all fallen firefighters, 
should be remembered with dignity for his courage and selflessness.
  A resident of Colorado's Fourth District, Lazaro Martinez was a great 
American. I ask the House of Representatives to join me in paying 
tribute to his memory.

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