[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 189 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING JOES, CO, VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LARRY WYANT

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 27, 2021

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joes, Colorado, 
volunteer firefighter Larry Wyant. On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, Mr. 
Wyant was headed to the funeral of another area firefighter, Mr. Darcy 
Stallings, when a fire began in a cornfield in southern Yuma County. 
Mr. Wyant was responding to the call when high winds changed the 
direction of the grasslands fire, claiming his life.
  The small town of Joes is a close-knit community, and Mr. Wyant an 
integral part of it. Every volunteer stopped what they were doing to 
help contain the grasslands fire that day, according to Joes Fire 
Department. Mr. Wyant's commitment to his friends and community will be 
remembered. His bravery and heroic actions serve as a reminder of the 
great sacrifice our first responders make.
  Madam Speaker, I am humbled and honored to recognize Mr. Wyant's 
service and sacrifice. I want to extend my deepest condolences to Mr. 
Wyant's family, friends, fellow firefighters, and community.

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