[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  KRISTY WICKLIFF AND E9-1-1 INSTITUTE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the efforts made by 
the Enhanced 9-1-1 Institute for their lasting efforts to improve our 
Nation's 9-1-1 system. The E9-1-1 Institute is committed to educating 
and informing citizens of the vital role the 9-1-1 service plays in our 
communities. Since 1968, 9-1-1 has been a means in which to report 
emergencies. Today, 9-1-1 is a key component to saving lives and 
property.
  The E9-1-1 Institute has included every level of government, 
corporations large and small in addition to government policy makers, 
to convey the significance of the 9-1-1 service to all Americans. The 
institute continues to work very hard to show that every citizen of 
this country plays a vital role in making this system successful.
  The outstanding efforts of E9-1-1 are most evident in a recent event 
in my district. I am honored to acknowledge Kristy Wickliff a resident 
of Southlake, Texas, who is being honored by the E9-1-1 Institute for 
the heroic act of saving her father's life in April of 2003. Kristy, 
age five at the time, successfully called 9-1-1 and then proceeded to 
the medicine cabinet where she was able to obtain and administer 
medication to her father while he was suffering from diabetic shock. 
Miss Wickliff will receive the Enhanced 9-1-1 Institute's ``Citizen in 
Action'' Award on Tuesday, February 24, 2004.
  If it were not for the E9-1-1 Institute's dedication to improving the 
9-1-1 system or their commitment to education, our ability to save 
lives and property would be greatly hindered by a lack of 
communication.
  The 9-1-1 service is a necessary part of our daily lives. Like those 
who have used the service in a time of crisis, the individuals who work 
to make 9-1-1 a better system deserve to be honored.

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