[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING DEPUTY DANIEL DIMAGGIO FOR HEROISM IN THE LINE OF DUTY

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2017

  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Riverside County 
Sheriff's Deputy Daniel DiMaggio for his heroic and swift actions which 
ultimately helped save the life of Deputy David Solis.
  On May 25th, 2017, Deputy Solis was shot five times during a foot 
pursuit in the City of Coachella. Deputy DiMaggio rapidly responded to 
the situation and assessed Deputy Solis's injuries. Two weeks prior to 
the incident, Deputy DiMaggio attended training on Tactical Field 
Lifesaving, where he received the necessary medical materials to apply 
a tourniquet to Deputy Solis's arm. This technique helped stem the 
blood flow and reduce the shock from his wounds.
  Deputy Solis is now alive thanks to the collective efforts of our 
community's first responders and public safety officials. However, 
Deputy DiMaggio's medical assistance was key in helping save his life. 
He took care of Deputy Solis until the paramedics arrived and remained 
with him while he was transported to the nearest regional trauma 
center.
  Deputy DiMaggio's rapid response and decisive actions are truly 
commendable. He maintained a calm demeanor and a deep level of 
concentration that allowed him to execute the advance medical training 
he had received. He also had the needed medical kit ready to be used, 
which exemplifies his judicious thinking.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of California's 36th Congressional District, I 
want to honor and recognize Deputy Daniel DiMaggio. His courageous and 
decisive response saved help the life of one of the members of our 
community. I commend his admirable contributions strengthening our 
community.

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