[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE HEROIC ACTIONS OF SGT. BRIAN DAVENPORT AND SGT. DANIEL 
                GARNICK OF THE RIVERVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Brian 
Davenport and Sergeant Daniel Garnick of the Riverview Fire Department 
for their vigilance and bravery in responding to a resident who had 
fallen through the ice and saving their life. The contribution that 
they have made to the safety and well-being of the residents of 
Riverview and the surrounding area is worthy of commendation.
  On December 8, 2024, Riverview emergency services acted quickly to 
save a local resident who had fallen through the ice of Riverview's 
beloved Reflection Pond. Sergeants Davenport and Garnick showed 
tremendous courage saving this resident, but their success was also a 
direct result of preparation and training. Sgt. Davenport has been with 
the Riverview Fire Department since 2008 and has his ICE Water Rescue 
Certification as well as being a Registered Nurse. Sgt. Garnick has 
been with the Riverview Fire Department since being hired in 2000. Many 
of the firefighters at the Riverview Fire Department are members of 
various rescue teams, including the Downriver Mutual Aid Dive Team, 
HAZMAT, and logistics, to name a few.
  I also want to recognize our partners with Downriver Mutual Aid for 
providing training and resources to regional fire departments. This 
incident underscores the importance of strengthening our mutual aid 
organizations so we can provide the requisite gear and training for 
local departments that may otherwise struggle for resources.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating 
Sergeant Davenport and Sergeant Garnick. Our communities are safer 
because of selfless actions that our front-line workers take every day 
to protect their fellow community members. We thank them for their 
dedication and bravery in their dangerous line of work. I thank Brian 
and Daniel.

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