[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
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   HONORING NEW YORK'S BRAVE FIRST RESPONDERS, PARAMEDICS, EMERGENCY 
                          MEDICAL TECHNICIANS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor New York's brave 
First Responders, Paramedics, and Emergency Medical Technicians as we 
celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week. I recognize the 
great impact and sacrifice our EMS providers make to keep our 
communities safe.
  EMS systems provide lifesaving care and are an integral part of our 
communities' wellbeing. Emergency medical responders are first on the 
scene of what is often the worst days of people's lives. Despite the 
great physical and mental toll, EMS providers continuously put the care 
of others before themselves. Their selfless perseverance and rigorous 
training allow them to be prepared for any situation. I am profoundly 
grateful for all those who choose to serve our community in this way.
  The 21st Congressional District of New York is home to the oldest 
continuously run commercial ambulance service in the country. Guilfoyle 
Ambulance was established in 1907 and is currently owned and operated 
by Bruce G. Wright. The first ambulance was a horse drawn carriage and 
the business now boasts 16 ambulances. Today, Guilfoyle is certified at 
the Paramedic level and provides basic and advanced life support 
transportation as well as Paramedic service for over 8,500 requests and 
over 600 transports each year. The company operates in the majority of 
Jefferson County, including Fort Drum, as well as in some neighboring 
towns in St. Lawrence. Lewis, and Oswego Counties. Guilfoyle is just 
one of the many critical components of our EMS systems in the 21st 
District.
  On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I am proud to 
represent thousands of hardworking EMS providers and I am honored to 
recognize them on this National Emergency Medical Services Week. I 
thank them for safeguarding our community.

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