[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 73 (Monday, May 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KEITH BICSAK

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the distinct honor 
of recognizing Keith Bicsak of Cascade County for his longstanding 
commitment to providing medical response and transport for countless 
sick and injured Montanans through his role as a critical care flight 
paramedic.
  For 52 years, Keith has diligently provided emergency medical 
services--EMS--to folks throughout the Treasure State. His time-honored 
career is a testament to his passion and expertise in providing 
emergent lifesaving care. Keith's calling to selfless service began 
with his family's own ambulance service, Bicsak Emergency Air 
Transport--BEAT--which later became Mercy Flight, its esteemed crew 
proudly serving Montanans today.
  EMS providers like Keith and the lifesaving care they deliver remain 
a vital component to the overall health and wellness of the State of 
Montana and the United States of America. These men and women choose to 
put their lives on the line as they stand ready to respond to any 
disaster or crisis they may encounter. Professionalism, expertise, and 
grace under fire enable these heroes to deliver swift and efficient 
lifesaving care to families in need.
  Keith's passion for helping Montanans is evident through his 
distinguished career, as he now steps into a new season of life and 
enjoys a well-deserved retirement. As Keith reflects back on his time 
as an EMS provider, he is quick to point out the great experience it 
has been and the ``work families'' he has made along the way. He 
continues to encourage younger generations to pursue careers in 
emergency services to help build up Montana's EMS workforce in order to 
ensure needs are being met in every corner of the State.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Keith Bicsak for his revered 52 
years of frontline service in helping Montanans reach health and 
safety. I am confident that Keith's work as an EMS provider will long 
be remembered and appreciated by families throughout the Treasure 
State. Thank you for your selfless service, Keith. You make Montana 
proud.

                          ____________________