[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 37 (Thursday, February 28, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF FIREFIGHTER DOUG HOPE

  (Mr. YOHO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YOHO. Today, I would like to recognize the kindness and 
generosity of one of my constituents, High Springs firefighter Doug 
Hope.
  Last week, Doug responded to a Life Alert emergency call for an 
elderly woman who lives alone.
  Thankfully, the alert was a false alarm, but while assessing the 
woman, Doug noticed that her microwave wasn't working, so she was 
unable to heat up the Meals on Wheels food that she relies on to get 
by. When he realized how long it had been since she had eaten a warm 
meal, Doug decided to go out and buy her a new microwave.
  The High Springs Fire Department shared the story on Facebook, and it 
has since been viewed by more than a million people.
  Despite this attention, Doug has remained humble. He says he just 
hopes people who hear about this story are inspired to pay attention to 
one another and do something for someone else.
  Well done, Doug. Your compassion and selflessness are an inspiration 
to all. And, Doug, thanks for being a great example of passing it 
forward.

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