[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ANDREW TOMELLOSO

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Andrew 
Tomelloso, a fire captain with the Dixon Fire Department. I have named 
Mr. Tomelloso as a Public Safety Hero of the Year for Solano County in 
California's 4th District as a result of his extraordinary 
selflessness, dedication and service to others.
  Mr. Tomelloso was born in Vallejo, California and grew up in Dixon, 
California where he earned his high school diploma. Since then, Mr. 
Tomelloso has completed the National College of Technical Instruction 
Paramedic Program, the State Fire Marshal Company Officer Program and 
is a certified California Specialized Training Institute Hazmat 
Technician. He is currently enrolled at Columbia Southern University to 
complete an AS/BS degree. Mr. Tomelloso is the proud father of 15-year-
old Owen Tomelloso and 14-year-old Marina Tomelloso.
  Mr. Tomelloso began his career assisting emergency room patients, 
until he joined the Dixon Fire Department in February 2014 where he has 
since been serving as a firefighter and paramedic. Mr. Tomelloso's calm 
demeanor and approachability within the Dixon Fire Department makes him 
a valued leader and a respected colleague. As a newly promoted captain 
he is playing an essential role in helping make the department 
stronger, more resilient and more capable. Mr. Tomelloso is the Dixon 
Professional Firefighters Association (DPFA) Local 4665 Vice President, 
the grant committee chair, the Dixon Fire Department public education 
lead and a Solano County Hazmat team member as well as being the Solano 
County Rotary Firefighter of the Year for both the years of 2017 and 
2020.
  As a captain and paramedic, Mr. Tomelloso is tasked with public 
education within the fire department. He demonstrates incredible 
willingness to contribute and respond to the needs of our community in 
fire safety, adult and youth education programs and CPR training. Mr. 
Tomelloso's dedication to the Dixon Fire Department and our community 
has resulted in top caliber public education that improves the lives 
and wellbeing of our citizens.
  Mr. Tomelloso is a standup citizen working with the community CPR 
program and contributing to public outreach events such as school 
festivals, Dixon May Fair, fire prevention week and senior resource 
fairs. Additionally, he was a member of the Solano County Urban Search 
and Rescue Team and the former president of the Dixon Firefighters 
Charitable Fund. Currently Mr. Tomelloso serves as the lead chair for 
both the Dixon Fire Department CPR program and DPFA annual Santa run.
  From school programs to Fire Prevention Week events, to presentations 
with homeowner groups, to coordinating the Santa Run during the 
holidays to spread a bit of joy, his professionalism and dedication to 
making our community a smarter and safer place goes far and above the 
call of duty.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank Mr. Tomelloso for his persistence, service, and 
commitment to our community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that 
we honor him here today.

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