[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 176 (Tuesday, October 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E952-E953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING PARAMEDIC KIMBERLI R. WHEELER AS A RECIPIENT OF THE VALOR 
                                 AWARD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cape Fear Valley 
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Kimberli R. Wheeler as a recipient 
of the Public Safety Valor Award, presented annually by the Greater 
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.
  The Valor Award is a prestigious honor presented to men and women of 
the Fayetteville region who perform acts of heroism under extreme risk. 
An outstanding member of Cape Fear Valley EMS, Ms. Wheeler went beyond 
her call of duty when responding to a 911 call.
  After her ambulance was struck by a motor vehicle and inverted, Ms. 
Wheeler saved the lives of two individuals who were critically injured 
on the scene. As she hung from her seat belt, she checked on her 
partner and calmed an alarmed EMS student. Bystanders assisted in 
freeing her and her team from the ambulance, and Ms. Wheeler 
immediately began to render aid to the critically injured victims in 
the other vehicle.

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  Ms. Wheeler's quick actions, bravery, and dedication to service is a 
credit to her, her family, and Cape Fear Valley EMS. I know I speak for 
everyone in our community when I say we are truly grateful for her 
unwavering service and cannot thank her enough.
  Ms. Wheeler is deserving of this honor, and I would like to extend my 
most sincere appreciation and wish her success as she continues to 
protect our communities.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in celebrating Cape Fear Valley 
EMS Paramedic Kimberli R. Wheeler for receiving the Public Safety Valor 
Award.

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