[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 176 (Tuesday, October 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING FIREFIGHTER JUSTIN WHITE 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 City of 
Fayetteville Firefighter Justin White 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 the Fayetteville Fire Department, Firefighter 
White went beyond his call of duty on March 22, 2020.
  After responding to a motor vehicle accident alongside Lieutenant Joe 
Bumgarner and Captain Jason Hulon, Firefighter White heroically rescued 
a victim from a burning vehicle that was pinned to a tree. Remarkably, 
this feat was accomplished within two minutes and fifteen seconds of 
arriving on the scene.
  While Captain Hulon and Firefighter White got dressed in PPE, 
Lieutenant Bumgarner attempted to free the victim wearing only his 
turnout coat. When his superiors were pushed back by the intensity of 
the flames, Firefighter White saw an opening and pulled the victim to 
safety just as the vehicle's dash was encased in fire. He sought 
medical attention for the victim before successfully containing the 
remaining blaze.
  Firefighter White's quick actions, bravery, and dedication to service 
is a credit to him, his family, and the entire Fayetteville Fire 
Department. I know I speak for everyone in our community when I say we 
are truly grateful for his unwavering service and cannot thank him 
enough.
  Firefighter White is deserving of this honor, and I would like to 
extend my most sincere appreciation and wish him success as he 
continues to protect our communities.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in celebrating City of 
Fayetteville Firefighter Justin White for receiving the Public Safety 
Valor Award.

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