[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 70 (Thursday, April 28, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H4602-H4603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               THANKING FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

  (Ms. STANSBURY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STANSBURY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank our brave 
firefighters and first responders who are on the front lines, saving 
lives as wildfires burn across the beautiful State of New Mexico.
  This week began with 20 wildfires burning across 16 counties of our 
State, causing thousands of New Mexicans to evacuate their homes. We 
mourn the lives that have been lost and stand in solidarity with the 
many families who have been forced to leave, in many cases, lands on 
which they have lived on for generations.
  As we lift up our firefighters and first responders, I thank our 
Governor, Governor Lujan Grisham, for her leadership in the face of 
these devastating fires. Her quick response has saved lives, and I want 
to echo her call for additional support to coordinate emergency 
response across the State.
  These wildfires show us why our votes in this body are so important, 
as we are sending more than $5.5 billion to prevent and fight wildfires 
through the bipartisan infrastructure law and other bills we have 
passed.
  As wildfires continue to burn across our State, we stand ready to 
support our Governor, local officials, firefighters, and everyone 
helping out. Together, as New Mexicans, we stand shoulder to shoulder 
in solidarity and in support of our communities.

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