[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING THE SALEM RESCUE SQUAD

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Salem Rescue Squad 
for being awarded the 2023 Volunteer EMS Service of the Year Award.
  For the past 90 years, the Salem Rescue Squad has displayed selfless 
service to the city of Salem. Today, under the leadership of Chief Glen 
Gray and Captain Darlene Gee, the Salem Rescue Squad is the second 
oldest all-volunteer rescue squad in the United States.
  Operating out of one station, the squad responds to approximately 
2,000 calls per year and provides standby coverage for large events in 
addition to responding to any disaster in the area.
  Recruitment and retention for a small volunteer service can often be 
a challenge, but due to aggressive efforts, the squad has successfully 
doubled its staff over the last 2 years and has 29 active members. The 
volunteers serve as paramedics and offer prehospital care, giving up 
their time and energy to help others in the community.
  Congratulations again to Chief Gray, Captain Gee, and the entire 
Salem Rescue Squad on receiving this incredible award.

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