[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E707]
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                        TRIBUTE TO DAVID DeLUCIA

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of David 
DeLucia. Mr. DeLucia has bravely served the 24th District of New York 
for over 30 years in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field. It is 
my honor to recognize such a distinguished citizen and civil servant.
   Mr. DeLucia has served the greater Central New York area in many 
capacities, within and outside of the EMS field, including at the 
Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office and St. Joseph's Hospital.
   In addition to his exceptional work as a first responder in Central 
New York, Mr. DeLucia has been a leading force in the development of 
EMS services in Jamaica. Since 2008, he has served as the Jamaica 
Project Coordinator for the Medical Relief Foundation. Mr. DeLucia has 
assisted in the advancement of Jamaica's EMS system, training EMTs in 
the country and facilitating the receipt of necessary medical 
equipment.
   Mr. DeLucia has received a number of commendation awards for 
emergency medical situations including the rescue of a patient from a 
ravine in Cayuga County, multiple citations for field excellence, and 
he was named the ALS Provider of the Year for Central New York and New 
York State in 2013.
   Mr. DeLucia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the 
State University of New York at Oswego and has completed graduate 
coursework at the State University of New York College of Environmental 
Science and Forestry. Additionally, he holds provider and instructor 
certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
   As a provider, educator, and humanitarian, Mr. DeLucia goes beyond 
the call of duty of a first responder. He has proudly served Central 
New York and nobly assisted the developing country of Jamaica. I am 
honored to thank Mr. DeLucia for his service to the 24th District, our 
nation, and the international community.

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