[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 7, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E351]
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            THANK YOU TO WASHINGTON STATE'S FIRST RESPONDERS

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                            HON. RICK LARSEN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 7, 2020

  Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today with 
appreciation for health care workers in Washington state who are 
leading the charge against COVID-19.
  The bravery and resilience of health care professionals throughout 
the COVID-19 response is inspiring. Many health care workers are facing 
the toughest challenges of their professional careers. Still these 
professionals continue to provide lifesaving care to their patients. In 
my conversations with health care professionals, I know the personal 
toll these past weeks have taken, as they work to keep communities safe 
while living with the fear of contracting COVID-19 and exposing their 
loved ones to the disease.
  In addition, I want to express all of Northwest Washington's 
gratitude to the hundreds of volunteer health care workers across 
Washington state who have stepped up. In this time of crisis, retired 
health care workers and medical students are rising to the occasion, 
treating patients and keeping Washingtonians safe.
  Madam Speaker, the current COVID-19 pandemic has presented 
Washington's health care workers with what seem like impossible 
challenges. Despite the obstacles, doctors, nurses, volunteers and 
other medical professionals are showing up every day to care for their 
friends, neighbors, and communities. On behalf of a grateful community, 
I express my sincere thanks.

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