[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 74 (Monday, May 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E993]
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             PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHAD MOORING AND DOUG JONES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise before 
you today to honor Doug Jones and Chad Mooring, two brave paramedics 
from Pueblo, Colorado. Their lives and service are supreme examples of 
dedication to, and self-sacrifice for, their fellow citizens. It gives 
me great pleasure to recognize them before this Congress and this 
nation.
  Chad has served the people of Pueblo as a firefighter and paramedic 
for many years. His life of service is all the more remarkable because 
he suffers from kidney failure and must undergo frequent dialysis. Were 
it not for the compassion and bravery of his friend Doug, who plans to 
donate one of his kidneys to Chad, Colorado might very well lose a 
firefighter and friend. Instead, seeing his friend in need, Doug 
offered to undergo surgery in order to help a fellow hero. Men like 
Chad and Doug inspire us all to face hardship with dignity and 
strength.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to recognize the uncommon 
heroism and sacrifice of these two men. They exemplify friendship, 
commitment and selflessness. They have shown steadfast loyalty and 
dedication to each other and to their community. Undoubtedly, the many 
people who have benefited from their public service realized this fact 
long ago. This nation is a better place because of men like Doug Jones 
and Chad Mooring, and I am proud they are Coloradans and proud to 
represent them in this Congress.

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