[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1238-E1239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CALFIRE FIREFIGHTER ANDREW MALONEY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor CalFire Firefighter 
Andrew Maloney. Mr. Maloney served the State of California during his 
distinguished career with CalFire until he was tragically killed by an 
intoxicated driver on June 12, 2016. In remembrance of his service, a 
section of State Route 165 in Los Banos is being dedicated to him.
  Mr. Maloney began his career in 2000 as a paid call firefighter in 
Los Banos for the Merced County Fire Department and in the summer of 
2001, worked as a firefighter for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 
In 2003, he started his career with CalFire, where he worked with the 
Los Banos, Santa Nella, and Hornitos Stations.
  Throughout his life and career, Mr. Maloney always sought to serve 
others and make people smile. He participated in multiple efforts to 
train and educate the public about fire safety programs throughout 
Merced and Mariposa Counties and worked tirelessly to serve whichever 
community he was assigned to. His colleagues noted that even when 
working in 115-degree heat, he would always find a way to make others 
smile.
  In both his personal and professional life, Mr. Maloney was a lover 
of the outdoors. He hiked both the Pacific Crest and Appalachian 
trails, loved animals, and was an avid scuba diver. Mr. Maloney's 
adventurous spirit is remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing 
and working with him.
  On June 9, 2016, Mr. Maloney was riding his motorcycle on State Route 
165 when he got into a collision with a driver who was distracted and 
under the influence. Three days later, he lost his life due to the 
injuries he sustained.
  The loss of this longtime Los Banos resident and local hero hit close 
to home with the Merced County fire community. In honor of Mr. 
Maloney's lifetime of selfless service, the California legislature has 
chosen to dedicate State Route 165 between Berkeley Drive and Pioneer 
Road as the CalFire Firefighter Andrew Maloney Memorial Highway. This 
will ensure that his memory and lifetime of selfless service will be 
remembered for future generations.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the life 
of CalFire Firefighter Andrew Maloney. It is both fitting and 
appropriate that we honor him as the CalFire Firefighter Andrew Maloney 
Memorial Highway is dedicated. I wish his family, friends, and all 
Merced County first responders the best as this section of State Route 
165 is dedicated in his honor.

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