[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 111 (Friday, June 25, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E697]
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                       ROBERT BLIZZARD--PARAMEDIC

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 2021

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, today, I would like to posthumously 
recognize Robert Blizzard. A man who was guided by his faith and love 
for his family and community. Robert was from Newport, New Jersey and 
strived to become an EMT after his father and grandfather both 
experienced unacceptably long wait times for an ambulance. These events 
led to Robert deciding to create the Downe Township Rescue Squad. The 
rescue squad was located at his house, and he trained his family and 
members of the community to give medical attention to those who needed 
it. At the same time Robert created the rescue squad, he became a 
certified paramedic. He also held positions on the county board of 
health and with the American Heart Association. Robert assisted his 
community in a countless number of ways and left a mark on all those 
that he met throughout his life. EMT Paramedics are an integral part of 
our society, and it is people like Robert who deserve to be recognized 
for their selfless dedication to helping others. God Bless Robert and 
his family and God Bless America.

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