[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E701-E702]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                EMS WEEK

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I stand 
before you today to

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recognize emergency medical services (EMS) providers across the nation 
as we celebrate the week of May 17 to 23, in recognition of their 
significant and heroic work. During EMS week, we show our gratitude to 
the EMS practitioners who aid our families, friends, and neighbors in 
their moments of need. For their unyielding dedication to serving their 
communities, EMS employees are to be commended.
   In recognition of this week, numerous agencies throughout the 
community of Northwest Indiana have come together to establish the 
inaugural Regional EMS Conference, presented by Prompt Ambulance 
Service, which will take place on May 18, 2015. The goal of this 
conference is to encourage collaboration among EMS providers throughout 
the region in order to further the development of essential skills in 
the EMS community.
   At this time, I would like to acknowledge several individuals who 
have dedicated their time and efforts to make this conference possible 
for the advancement of the medical community. I would like to recognize 
Ron Donahue--Prompt Ambulance Service; Jeff Zielinski--Prompt Ambulance 
Service; Christina Lopez--Methodist Hospital; Janene Gumz-Pulaski--
Franciscan Alliance, Michigan City; Kelley Holdren--University of 
Chicago Aeromedical Network; Jake Messing--Saint Catherine Behavioral 
Health Services; Aaron Kochar--Porter Starke Services; Joseph 
Ferrandino--Indiana University Northwest; Thomas Bettenhausen--
Community Hospital, District 1; Craig Felty--Indiana University Health; 
Tom Fentress--Methodist Hospital; David Cummins--Porter Regional 
Hospital; and Jana Marie Szostek--Indiana University Northwest, Indiana 
EMS Educator Workgroup.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring our EMS providers who dedicate their lives each day 
to ensuring the well-being and safety of our neighborhoods. Each member 
of the EMS family makes every effort to provide exceptional service by 
doing what is right for their patients, colleagues, and communities. 
Through their service to so many in need throughout Northwest Indiana 
and across the nation, EMS providers serve as an inspiration to us all, 
and they are worthy of the highest praise.

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