[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S7132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          TRIBUTE TO TIM PIKE

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I recognize Arkansan Tim 
Pike of Quitman who was recently named Arkansas's 2010 First Responder 
of the Year by the Arkansas EMT Association. Tim represents the best of 
Arkansas and is more than deserving of this prestigious honor. I 
congratulate him on this significant achievement.
  Tim's tenure as a first responder for the Quitman EMS spans 25 years. 
He has saved countless lives and aided his fellow citizens at times 
when they needed him the most. Tim's efforts have also inspired those 
who he has helped to ``pay it forward'' and give back to the community 
through volunteerism and other types of service.
  Tim first started his volunteer service with the local fire 
department in 1985. That same year, he became a volunteer first 
responder for the ambulance service. Today, he balances both his gun 
business and his duties as Quitman's animal-control officer and Cadron 
Township constable.
  First responders like Tim help keep Arkansas safe, and I am grateful 
for their service and sacrifice. Along with all Arkansans, I commend 
our emergency responders for their commitment to protecting the 
citizens of our State.

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