[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E32]
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                        HONORING DONALD OVERCASH

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                            HON. DAN BISHOP

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor 
Donald Overcash, the longest-serving EMS employee in Rowan County. 
Donald selflessly served North Carolina as a paramedic and first 
responder for 36 years. During his tenure, he pioneered the county's 
shift to modern paramedicine in the 1970s and 80s. In fact, Donald is 
the longest-serving Rowan County EMS employee, breaking the previous 
mark of 34 years. He also served his country for 8 years as a Sergeant 
in the United States Marine Corps.
  Donald served North Carolinians in Rowan, Cabarrus, and Stanly County 
through many major weather events including Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the 
1993 superstorm, known as the ``Storm of the Century'', and the North 
Carolina Ice Storm of 2002. He bravely served as a paramedic during the 
2000 Lowes Motor Speedway Walkway Collapse and the 2008 Salisbury 
Millworks Fire. His leadership and service are greatly admired and will 
serve as an example for future first responders.
  I thank Donald for his remarkable leadership and dedication to his 
fellow North Carolinians. From the people of North Carolina's 8th 
Congressional District, congratulations on a successful career. I wish 
him a long and happy retirement.

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