[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING FORT MORGAN FIRE DEPARTMENT

  (Mr. CARL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to 
recognize the historic acts of Deputy Bellew and members of the Fort 
Morgan Fire Department.
  On April 19, Corporal Boros, Deputy Bellew, and other members of the 
Fort Morgan Fire Department rescued three distressed swimmers off the 
coast. The fire department began the operation with special equipment. 
Once Deputy Bellew arrived, he removed his duty belt and body armor and 
put on his swim vest, jumped in the water, and saved the swimmers.
  That day, three people in the water were saved while swimming. That 
day, three people were saved from drowning. I cannot be prouder to 
represent District One, which is filled with brave, dedicated law 
enforcement officers like Deputy Bellew.
  With many voices screaming to defund the police, we must emphasize 
how vital our officers are to us. Every day, these men and women 
tirelessly serve the American people, and I cannot thank them enough.
  I will always back the blue.

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