[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 117 (Thursday, August 2, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H5688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JON TIBBETTS

  (Mr. LUJAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LUJAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jon 
Tibbetts, who died last week in a car accident. This tragic accident 
cut short the life of a man who had devoted his career to helping 
others as a first responder.
  Jon Tibbetts served as fire chief of the Sandoval County Fire 
Department for the past 8 years. Earlier in his career, he was a 
paramedic in San Juan County. I had the pleasure of working with Chief 
Tibbetts during my time on the Public Regulatory Commission, and I saw 
first hand his commitment to the firefighters he commanded, as well as 
to the people of New Mexico that he helped protect.
  Thanks to his hard work and determination, Chief Tibbetts improved 
the way that emergency medical services and firefighters responded to 
better serve the community. Because of his dedication, there is no 
doubt that more people in New Mexico are safer.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the Tibbetts' family during this 
difficult time, especially his wife Connie and his daughters Natasha 
and Amy.
  We'll miss you Chief Tibbetts.

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