[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12754]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION STAR OF LIFE AWARD RECIPIENTS

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to rise today to 
announce seven Star of Life award recipients from the State of Oregon.
  The Star of Life is awarded each year by the American Ambulance 
Association recognizing America's top paramedics.
  The reliable responsiveness and medical and safety expertise 
performed by paramedics throughout the neighborhoods and communities of 
our country deserves high recognition and praise.
  Paramedics are the first to respond to the urgent health and safety 
needs of our Nation's citizens, providing an invaluable contribution to 
our society. The men and women of this profession truly are dedicated 
to helping others as they perform a myriad of vital services from 
delivering babies to rescuing the lives of individuals in harm's way.
  Mr. President, I would like to recognize the following Oregonians who 
received the 2005 Star of Life Award: Victor Hoffer, Elizabeth Fullmer, 
Greg Sorenson, Michael Beaulieu, Shelly Solum, David Landstrom, and 
Brett LaCroix.
  I want to congratulate each of these individuals for their esteemed 
service and recognition in receiving this prestigious award.
  Oregon is proud and privileged to call Victor, Elizabeth, Greg, 
Michael, Shelly, David and Brett its own.
  These Star of Life award recipients exemplify their extraordinary 
performance among a profession that provides critical services to our 
communities and our Nation. I am most grateful for their 
service.

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