[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4950]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             DONALD ADKINS

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask that we take a moment 
to honor Donnie Adkins, who lost his life while giving rescue support 
to the flooded areas of Raleigh County, West Virginia.
  In the early hours of March 13, 2010, Donnie Adkins was part of a 
five-man crew of volunteer firefighters from Glasgow, West Virginia 
called upon to aid rescue crews in Raleigh County. Trained in swift 
water rescue, Donnie's courageous efforts saved the lives of many 
before his boat capsized and he was swept away by the rapid 
floodwaters. After six days of searching by nearly a hundred 
volunteers, Donnie's body was found Friday, March 19, 2010. Donnie's 
courage and selflessness are known by all that knew him. He has been a 
hero to so many and will be missed dearly.
  I take this time to remember Donnie Adkins. He gave his life to save 
others. I want to thank all firefighters throughout West Virginia that 
sacrifice so much for their communities, with a special thank you to 
Glasgow Volunteer Fire Chief Marty Blankenship, Fire Captain Jay Slack, 
and the fellow firefighters of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department. 
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with his two sons, Devin and Ethan, 
his daughter, Allyssa, and his girlfriend, Bobbie Evans.

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