[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MOURNING THE PASSING OF QUINN BOYER

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2013

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleague, Congresswoman 
Barbara Lee, to mourn the passing of Quinn Boyer. He still had much to 
do, but he led a full and extraordinary life that was devoted to 
others. Quinn's promising young life was cut short on April 4, 2013 at 
the age of 34.
   Quinn grew up in Oakland and graduated from Sonoma State University, 
the Santa Rosa Fire Academy, and Foothill College's paramedic program.
   In 2008, Quinn began his career as a paramedic in Santa Clara 
County. During his short time on the job, he saved countless lives. 
Quinn's colleagues described him as someone loved by everyone, an 
amazing paramedic and caregiver. He was a Big Brother and volunteer at 
the Order of Malta Clinic in Oakland. He was recently married and 
accepted into Stanford's physician's assistant program.
   It is with sadness that we pay tribute to Quinn Boyer's life. His 
family, and indeed our country, will forever remember and cherish his 
kindness, service, and hope in a better future. We join with our 
communities in mourning his passing. While we know Quinn's family, 
friends, and colleagues feel his loss, we can draw comfort from his 
contributions.

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