[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       HONORING THE EMPLOYEES OF GENESYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2009

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
employees of Genesys Regional Medical Center for their quick action 
during a fire at the hospital on March 22, 2009.
  On that morning a fire started in a patient room at the Medical 
Center. A nurse sounded the alarm and escorted the patient from the 
room. The nursing staff mobilized and moved 36 patients from the area 
of the fire. The patients ranged from the wheelchair-bound to the non-
ambulatory and many were on oxygen. Security staff, other employees and 
physicians moved in with fire extinguishers. The oxygen supply to the 
area was cut off, the sprinkler system activated and the fire was 
contained to one room.
  The Grand Blanc Fire Department noted that not one patient or 
employee was injured during the entire incident. Due to the quick 
response by the Genesys staff, patient care was not compromised during 
the evacuation. Fire Chief James Harmes has complimented the Genesys 
team for their great work during the crisis.
  Madam Speaker, the Genesys Regional Medical Center staff put the 
well-being of their patients first and they worked together to ensure 
each and every patient was moved to safety, the fire was extinguished 
expeditiously, and the security of the Medical Center was not 
compromised. I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
commending the employees for their unwavering dedication and quick 
action.

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