[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         PAYING TRIBUTE TO GERALD BURKIN AND LYNN MAYERS-GERRY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gerald Burkin and Lynn 
Mayers-Gerry who are American Medical Response ``Star of Life'' 
recipients.
  The American Medical Response ``Star of Life'' is a special program. 
Its sole purpose is to publicly recognize and celebrate the 
achievements of all people working in the selfless and heroic world of 
ambulance service providers. The ``Star of Life'' Program seeks to 
honor outstanding individuals as a thank you for the service, sacrifice 
and inspiration they bring to all of us.
  Gerald and Lynn are heroes in many ways, they have both served as 
mentors to new employees and have promoted positive changes in the 
local health care community. Gerald and Lynn have also risked their own 
safety in the line of duty. While Gerald, Lynn, and an intern were 
setting up some warning devices, another vehicle struck Gerald and Lynn 
and they both sustained serious injuries. Even pinned between the 
ambulance and the vehicle, they maintained contact with the dispatch 
center via radio and cell phone.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Gerald Burkin and Lynn Mayers-Gerry 
for their being awarded the American Medical Response ``Star of Life''. 
Gerald and Lynn are also to be commended for their sense of duty and 
dedication to improving the local health care community. I wish to 
congratulate and thank them both.

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