[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 13, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING MEMBERS OF NIAGARA FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NEW YORK STATE 
                              PARK POLICE

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our 
everyday heroes--police and fire personnel--who sign up to rush into 
dangerous situations most people would run from.
  Today I want to take this opportunity to commend the outstanding 
members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department and the New York State 
Park Police.
  Last week, a man was discovered in the fierce and frigid rapids of 
the Niagara River. Without hesitation, the Niagara Falls firefighters 
and New York State Park Police took quick action, entering the water 
just yards away from the brink of Niagara Falls and, under the most 
dangerous of circumstances, completed a successful rescue.
  We are grateful for the brave and selfless service of these first 
responders and others across my community and this Nation who risk 
their own safety and save the lives of others.

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