[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2479]
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                       HONORING SCOTT ADAMCHESKI

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Scott 
Adamcheski for his exemplary courage. Scott Adamcheski is a fireman 
with Station No. 5 in Boulder, Colorado. On October 26, 2007 he was one 
of a group of firefighters who responded to a call at the Gold Run 
Apartment Complex.
  Upon arrival Mr. Adamcheski searched one of the apartment buildings 
for anyone who may have been trapped by the ensuing flames. Mr. Jordan 
Brooks, a senior at the University of Colorado, cried for help as he 
lay choking on the 3rd floor. Mr. Adamcheski found the student, 
immediately called for backup and brought Mr. Brooks to safety through 
a window he had to break.
  This is just one example of the risks firefighters take every day. 
Mr. Adamcheski's bravery was called to my attention and while I am sure 
he takes his actions in stride as the kind of thing he and his fellow 
firefighters contend with routinely, and as a part of their 
professional training, I think the rest of us marvel at the personal 
courage it takes to face fires and rescue people. In this spirit, I 
want to acknowledge the other firefighters at Station No. 5 in Boulder 
and all the firefighters in America who risk their lives us to keep our 
communities safe.
  As a prime example of the courage and heroism that firefighters 
exhibit every day, and to recognize Scott Adamcheski for his service, I 
ask my colleagues to join with me in thanking him, and acknowledging 
the efforts of firefighters across America.

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