[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING THOMAS MICHAEL SEILER

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Hollidaysburg native Thomas Michael Seiler as he retires from the 
Altoona Mobile Emergency Department (AMED) after many years of service 
as an EMT.
  Throughout Mr. Seiler's career, he has touched the lives of many 
families in our community and has saved countless lives. In recognition 
of this service, he was recognized as the ``AMED EMT of the Year'' in 
2013 and has been lauded multiple times for his ``out of hospital 
cardiac arrest saves.''
  In 1976, Mr. Seiler began his public service as a volunteer 
firefighter and rescue captain for the Phoenix Volunteer Fire 
Department in Hollidaysburg. He first obtained his EMT certification in 
1980. Before joining AMED in 2004, Mr. Seiler worked as an EMT at 
Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service. In addition to his 
work as a first responder, he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves 
from 1974 to 1981.
  As he and his family begin a new chapter, I congratulate Mr. Seiler 
on his achievements and thank him for his tireless devotion to the 
citizens of Blair County and our nation.

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