[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CITY OF LIVONIA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR, FIREFIGHTER MATTHEW 
                                MAURIER

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 2003

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated 
Michigan resident, Firefighter Matthew Maurier, recently named City of 
Livonia Firefighter of the Year. Firefighter Maurier has served the 
City of Livonia with great pride and courage since 1995.
  On September 16, 2002, Firefighter Maurier answered a call to a 
pedestrian injury accident. Upon arrival, he found a young male patient 
lying in the roadway who suffered significant head trauma and multiple 
fractures requiring immediate attention. Realizing the patient's airway 
was compromised as a result of his injuries, Firefighter Maurier began 
aggressive intervention to ventilate the patient. Recognizing the 
patient would require the services of a Trauma Center for definitive 
treatment, Firefighter Maurier immediately requested a helicopter for 
transport. This action saved considerable time the patient would not 
have otherwise had available.
  Mr. Speaker, Firefighter Matthew Maurier is a hero to the people of 
Livonia, Michigan and the United States. I extend my sincere 
appreciation to him for making our community a better place.

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