[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12438]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING EMS WEEK

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
vital work of emergency medical service professionals. These highly 
trained specialists are able to respond at a moment's notice, knowing 
that a matter of seconds can mean the difference between life and 
death.
  There are over 750,000 EMS providers throughout the United States 
providing invaluable community service daily. Today, with the ever-
present threat of terrorism, their job is more needed than ever. They 
stand on the front lines, trained and ready to respond to possible 
chemical and biological attacks to give us the best chance of survival 
in the case of a tragedy.
  This week, we recognize the dedicated work of paramedics and 
emergency medical technicians through Emergency Medical Services Week. 
I ask all of my colleagues to join me in saying thank you to these men 
and women who work day and night all through the year to save lives.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops.

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