[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 189 (Friday, November 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE FIRST RESPONDERS TO THE GLOVERSVILLE FIRE

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
brave actions of the first responders to a fire in Gloversville, New 
York.
  Due to the quick and decisive response of Gloversville police 
officers and firefighters, tragedy was averted in a burning house on 
Grand Street in the early morning of October 20, 2017. Upon discovery 
of the fire, Officer Melinda Palmer, Sergeant Robert Brown, Officer 
William Christman, Fire Department Battalion Chief Brandt Minkler, and 
Officer Ronald Reu were able to ensure the safety of the occupants, two 
of whom escaped without injury while two were hospitalized and are 
expected to fully recover. If not for the brave actions of these first 
responders, the outcomes for these individuals could have been 
drastically different.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank these 
firefighters and police officers for their bravery and decisive action, 
and honor the sacrifices that they have made for the community.

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