[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL: THE LYONS FIRE

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the members of Ohio's 
Lyons-Royalton Fire Department, a pillar of the Lyons community.
  Firefighters recently saved the life of a local man while responding 
to a fire call. Homeowners Barb and Steve Bates reported a fire that 
had sparked in the woods. When the fire crew arrived, they contained 
the fire with the help of Mr. Bates, who then, sadly, experienced 
cardiac arrest.
  Firefighter and EMT Tim Ellithorpe, Fire Chief Devon Kelble, and 
Lyons Fire Chief Zachary Miramontes launched into action, performing 
lifesaving efforts. They succeeded.
  This illustrates how our brave first responders will always answer 
the call.
  In honor of the bravery of all first responders lost in the line of 
duty and recognizing National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend, let 
us celebrate those who are sworn to serve and to their dedication to 
public service to others.
  As members of our community who have made great sacrifices, first 
responders truly are the backbone of public safety. They are the heroes 
and sheroes of our northwest Ohio community.

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