[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 26 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
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                        RECOGNIZING OLIVER EVANS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a 
remarkable young man, Oliver Evans. He is the younger of two children 
born to Oliver and Pearlie Evans. Oliver is a graduate of Clarksdale 
High School, Coahoma Community College and Mississippi Valley State 
University.
  Oliver has been a fireman for four years with the Clarksdale Fire 
Department. He is certified by the Mississippi State Fire Academy. 
Saving lives is an emotional, physically fit, and demanding job. 
Firefighters must always be conscious of their physical ability and 
responsibility. Oliver received the ``Most Physically Fit Award'' from 
the Mississippi State Fire Academy. As a fireman, routine activities 
and exercises are what help him improve upon his ability to save lives 
such as checking fire hydrants, appliances, fire equipment, visiting 
local schools, building inspections and skill enhancement training. The 
extra training can be challenging and there are always new technologies 
that you must master. Again, the job is both physically and mentally 
demanding. You never know what to expect, the normal instinct is to run 
from danger; a firefighter runs into danger. Oliver said, ``I 
considered myself truly blessed to have the opportunity to affect the 
lives of others in the way that this job has provided.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Oliver 
Evans, a committed firefighter and public servant.

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