[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 137 (Friday, August 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DEPUTY MARSHAL JOSHUA KATZ

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 17, 2018

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroic action of 
Deputy Marshal Joshua Katz, a law enforcement officer in Log Lane 
Village, CO.
  On August 3rd, while Deputy Katz was on duty, he received a call from 
dispatch regarding a man found unconscious in the town of Log Lane 
Village. Katz quickly arrived on the scene and noticed a needle in the 
man's arm. It was later discovered that the man had overdosed on a 
combination of heroin and fentanyl. Utilizing the training that he had 
received on drug overdose prevention, Katz administered Narcan nasal 
spray and performed rescue breathing until an ambulance arrived--
actions which likely saved the man's life.
  The use of opioids is a growing issue and Eastern Colorado has been 
increasingly harmed by the scourge of opioid addiction. This is why our 
communities rely on the training of our first responders and law 
enforcement officers.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join the people of Log Lane Village in 
thanking Deputy Marshal Joshua Katz for his courage, quick-thinking, 
and dedication to protecting our community.

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