[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JOHN ANGELL

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor John 
Angell, a Captain with the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department (CCFD). I 
have named Mr. Angell as a Public Safety Hero of the Year for Contra 
Costa County in California's 5th District as a result of his 
extraordinary selflessness, dedication, and service to others.
  Mr. Angell graduated from Crockett, California's John Swett High 
School in 1989. He has served as a member of CCFD for over 20 years and 
has responded to incidents across the state. Mr. Angell is also in 
charge of the maintenance of CCFD's mobile fleet and training.
  This summer, Captain Angell was on his way to a mutual aid cover 
assignment in Vallejo California when he observed an individual 
standing near the edge of the Carquinez Bridge. Recognizing that this 
person may have been contemplating suicide, Mr. Angell immediately 
contacted dispatch and asked that a nearby California Highway Patrol 
(CHP) unit respond. However, after making the call he realized that 
there may not be enough time to wait and decided to approach the 
person. Mr. Angell spoke to the individual in crisis, provided comfort 
and helped convince the person in crisis to step away from the edge.
  Outside of his work with CCFD, Mr. Angell serves his community in 
many other ways through his job at the John Swett Unified School 
District. There, he manages attendance, helps disadvantaged youth who 
struggle with issues like homelessness and coaches both football and 
baseball. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Angell coordinated testing 
for the district, worked with a local provider to install multiple 
internet hubs for long distance learning, and helped acquire 
Chromebooks for students.
  Madam Speaker, there is no doubt that Mr. Angell is an exemplary 
civil servant whose generosity and kindness is emblematic of a 
remarkable commitment to his community, both in and out of uniform. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here today.

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