[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H573]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        REMEMBERING RICH KELLEY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
the life of Rich Kelley of Centre County.
  Rich was a tireless advocate for emergency services in Centre County, 
and he never wavered on his dedication to helping others. Rich joined 
Mount Nittany Health System in 1991, working his way up to EMS manager 
and is responsible for the significant development and growth of the 
department and EMS in the region.
  Over the years, he also served as Centre County coroner, executive 
director of Bellefonte EMS, assistant manager of Centre LifeLink EMS, 
and was a flight paramedic for Geisinger Life Flight.
  He was active in fire service, having served as a volunteer for the 
Undine, my own home department of Howard, and the Logan Fire 
Departments, where our paths crossed. I consider Rich and his wife, 
Teresa, dear friends, and his passing is a tragic loss.
  His contagious personality and cheerful sense of humor will be missed 
across Centre County for years to come. Scripture in 1 Thessalonians 
instructs us with these words:

       Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed 
     about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve 
     like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.

  Rich Kelley lived his life dedicated to service and caring for others 
in a way that brought hope to so many. Let us find peace having known 
Rich Kelley.

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