[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO MATT ZISKA

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of my 
constituents, Matt Ziska. Mr. Ziska recently received national 
recognition from the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) for his 
hard work and dedication in his field. The Departments of Homeland 
Security, Health and Human Services, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and 
FEMA, all partnered with the NDMS, to grant this award.
  Mr. Ziska has been employed as a hazardous materials technician at 
the Tri-County Health Department based in Aurora. His advice to the 
Disaster Medical Assistance Team has helped them enhance and improve 
protective measures designed to safeguard against the dangers of 
hazardous materials.
  Mr. Ziska was selected from a field of 130 team members.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying tribute to Matt Ziska, 
and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

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