[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING PAFFORD MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE DURING 
                                COVID-19

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 18, 2020

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated 
work of Pafford Medical Services during COVID-19. This family-owned and 
operated EMS service has long held the mission of serving both urban 
and rural communities, but during this unprecedented time, the Pafford 
Medical family has gone above and beyond expectation.
  With more than 900 employees and 120 ambulances in a four-state 
region, Pafford Medical Services has served the people of rural areas 
like Arkansas' Fourth District for more than 50 years, and during that 
time, they have created a reputation for efficient and effective 
disaster response. In this time of national crisis, that reputation has 
been proven true.
  As emergency medical personnel, these essential workers are those 
that battle on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. While taking no 
thought of their own personal safety, Pafford Medical has taught us all 
what it means to be a hero and a true servant of a community. I take 
this time to honor them for their personal sacrifice and to thank them 
for their commitment to higher service.

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