[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1719]
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  HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAREFLITE EMERGENCY RESCUE TEAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise so that I may celebrate the 
25th anniversary of the CareFlite Emergency Rescue Team. This non-
profit rescue organization provides a crucial service to north central 
Texas serving nearly six million people in 100 counties and communities 
within a 150-mile radius of Dallas-Fort Worth.
  Just this past year, CareFlite answered the call of duty 19,000 times 
with one of their six helicopters or one of their 21 ambulances. They 
are able to get a medical team to a site, stabilize the injured and 
transport them to the nearest medical facilities in a matter of 
minutes. Especially in situations where injuries affect several 
systems, this quick response time can make all the difference.
  Beyond saving lives, CareFlite is very active in the communities 
which it serves. They offer the ``Third Rider'' and ``Landing Zone'' 
programs to educate other medical professionals about their area of 
expertise; and, perhaps most importantly, CareFlite works closely with 
the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission to put on their ``Shattered 
Dreams'' program to educate high school students about the dangers of 
underage drinking.
  CareFlite provides an invaluable service to the Metroplex and it is 
imperative that we recognize that service. These men and women who 
dedicate their lives to saving others truly make every precious minute 
count.

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