[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING FIRE ENGINEER MIGUEL CERVANTES

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2023

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Miguel 
Cervantes and his decades of public service ensuring the safety of his 
fellow community members and his many years of dedication to the City 
of Rancho Cucamonga as a Fire Engineer. Together we mourn the loss of a 
community hero.
  Miguel started his over 20-year career serving the Inland Empire as a 
Volunteer Firefighter with Riverside County Fire Department. He became 
an Apprentice Firefighter with Norco Fire Department in 2000 where he 
later promoted to Firefighter. In 2006, Miguel transferred to the 
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District as a Firefighter and was promoted to 
Fire Engineer 5 years later. Throughout his many years of service with 
the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District, Miguel was a member of the Honor 
Guard, Technical Rescue Team, Regional FEMA USAR Team. Additionally, he 
served as the Executive Board Vice President of the Rancho Cucamonga 
Firefighters' Association. As an experienced Firefighter, Miguel served 
his community as a Fire Academy Instructor, Peer Support Member, and 
Paramedic.
  Sadly, our community is now in mourning. On Wednesday, February 8th, 
Miguel tragically passed away due to work-related non-Hodgkin's 
Follicular Lymphoma (NHL), a cancer of the lymphatic system. He is 
survived by his wife, their 3 children, and his family. I offer my 
deepest condolences on their loss.
  For his outstanding accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Firefighter and Fire Engineer Miguel Cervantes. His years of civic 
service and commitment to the city and the people of Rancho Cucamonga 
are worthy of the highest commendation. He will be missed.

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