[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E149-E150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE FIRST RESPONDERS WHO SAVED THE LIFE OF MORRISONVILLE 
                         FIREFIGHTER BILL TODD

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible 
work of the Morrisonville Fire Department, Beekmantown Fire Department, 
Plattsburgh City Fire Department, Morrisonville EMS, and the N.Y. State 
Troopers who saved the life of fellow first responder, fireman Bill 
Todd.
  On September 3, 2021, Morrisonville firefighter and lifetime member 
Bill Todd rushed into action after being called to the site of a fatal 
three-car crash. First responders from several departments quickly 
arrived at the site of the crash in Beekmantown and began to assist 
rescue efforts. During the emergency response, fireman Bill Todd 
collapsed, suffering a near-deadly heart attack. His fellow first 
responders instantly rushed to his aid, beginning CPR and shocking Mr. 
Todd twice with an AED. Once he was revived, Mr. Todd was brought to 
the University of Vermont Health Network and was then transferred to 
Fletcher Allen Health Care in Vermon for open-heart surgery.
  After his open-heart surgery, Bill Todd spent time recovering in the 
hospital. When he returned home to Morrisonville in October, he was 
welcomed back with a surprise parade put on by crews from Morrisonville 
Fire, Morrisonville EMS, Cadyville Fire, Beekmantown Fire, District 3 
Fire, Peru Fire, and South Plattsburgh Fire. Todd's family, neighbors, 
and friends greeted him with applause and cheers.
  Bill Todd's fellow first responders went above and beyond that day 
and ultimately saved the life of another hero. The service of these 
incredible first responders can never be understated. I would like to 
thank the brave first responders who saved Mr. Todd's life that day, 
including Ted Gordon, Kevin Randall, Gary Brown, Nicholas Paine, Conrad 
Lavarnway, Ryan Sponable, and Ryan Williams. The actions of these brave 
first responders represent the exceptional service

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and commitment to community in the North Country.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I would like to thank these 
first responders for their lifefesaving actions and their commitment to 
safeguarding the community every day.

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