[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 21, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H8168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  THANKING AMERICA'S FIRST RESPONDERS

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to America's 
first responders, the men and women who work every day to safeguard our 
communities. This Nation owes so much to the firemen, the EMTs and 
other emergency workers who put themselves in harm's way to keep us and 
our loved ones safe.
  In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, our country is once again 
reminded of the dedication and bravery of our first responders. Their 
contributions in the gulf coast were felt by every person rescued from 
a rooftop, by every person receiving medical care, and every person 
evacuated from a flooded city.
  These past few weeks, we have been able to watch the valor of our 
first responders on TV and we have read about it in the newspapers, but 
we should remember that these men and women are protecting our 
community every single day, not just when a disaster strikes. And while 
it may not be televised every day, their heroism is certainly valued 
every day.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in thanking America's first 
responders.

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