[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 39 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING JULIA HOLT AS WINNER OF THE 2005 SAFETY EDUCATION HERO 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Julia Holt on 
being awarded the 2005 Safety Education Hero Award. The public safety 
education she provides to children has proven to be life-saving. She is 
a true hero in our community and is helping train our young people to 
be heroes, too.
  As Public Education Officer with the Dickson Fire Department, Ms. 
Holt teaches fire safety lessons at six elementary schools to kids 
ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. Although she has only served 
in that capacity for three years, Ms. Holt was named Tennessee's Fire 
Educator of the Year in 2004.
  In February, 2004, Ms. Holt's Fire safety lessons were put to the 
test when seven-year-old Dustin Stephens got too close to a living room 
wall heater and his clothes ignited. Fortunately, Dustin's brothers 
Ryan and Justin were able to use what Ryan had learned the week before 
in Ms. Holt's class. The firefighters responding to their call said 
Justin's life was saved because of the boys' quick action and their 
exceptional training.
  Ms. Holt is an extraordinary public servant, and she has proven her 
commitment to ensuring that all children have proper training to 
respond to emergencies like the one Dustin and his brothers faced. Mr. 
Speaker, I ask that you join me today in thanking Ms. Holt for all she 
does in our community and congratulating her on receiving this 
distinguished award.

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