[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1659]
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                          HONORING CESAR LOPEZ

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cesar 
Lopez, whom I have named a 2016 Public Safety Hero of the Year for Napa 
County in California's 5th Congressional District. This award is given 
to exceptional members of our community who perform beyond their duty 
as a public servant.
  A firefighter, paramedic and apparatus specialist with the City of 
Napa Fire Department, Mr. Lopez was born in Mexico and became a citizen 
of the United States in 1988. A graduate of Vintage High School, Mr. 
Lopez continued his education at Napa and Sonoma Colleges to receive 
his Firefighter 1 and 2 certification and Emergency Medical Technician 
1A certification. Mr. Lopez then received his Paramedic training at the 
University of California, Davis.
  In his job with the City of Napa, Mr. Lopez is known for his personal 
sacrifice, generosity and kindness. In addition to his service as a 
first responder, Mr. Lopez is active in his community as an athletic 
coach, mentor and First Aid and CPR instructor. His willingness to put 
himself in danger for the safety of others and his contagious humor 
make Mr. Lopez a valued team member at the City of Napa Fire 
Department.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Lopez for his dedication to our community's 
safety. For this reason, it is fitting and proper that I honor him here 
today.

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