[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING PARAMEDIC BRET ANDERSON

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to 
honor Paramedic Bret Anderson for being selected as the Bartlett Fire 
Department's 2009 Firefighter of the Year.
  Since joining the Bartlett Fire Department in 2006, Bret Anderson has 
been known around the fire station for his positive attitude, his 
compassion, and his high regard for patients which has brought peace 
and comfort to many in times of crisis. After learning the ropes as a 
rookie and a lot of hard work, Paramedic Anderson has established 
himself as one of the premier first responders in Shelby County. 
Paramedic Anderson has displayed this knowledge and skill through 
several high impact incidents over the past year where his expertise 
contributed to positive outcomes.
  I am pleased to know that experienced first responders like Bret 
Anderson are hard at work each day keeping the citizens of Bartlett 
safe. With his broad knowledge of life saving techniques, many people 
are alive today due to his quick action and high regard for the people 
he is treating. Paramedic Anderson has my deep gratitude and respect as 
he continues to selflessly serve our community each day by providing 
swift medical treatment wherever lives are on the line.
  Please join me in honoring Bret Anderson and wishing him and his wife 
Farrah and their two children Zack and Taylor the best on this well-
deserved award.

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