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HONORING CORY SMITH
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HON. MIKE THOMPSON
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 30, 2022
Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Cory Smith, a Firefighter Paramedic with South Lake County Fire and CAL FIRE in Cobb, California. I have named Mr. Smith as a Public Safety Hero of the Year for Lake County in California's 5th District as a result of his extraordinary selflessness, dedication, and service to others.
Mr. Smith has dedicated years of faithful service to his community, both as a paramedic and Fire Marshal with Lake County Fire as well as a volunteer Fire Captain with the South Lake County Fire Protection District.
In August 2021, Mr. Smith showed great initiative and assisted in the safe evacuation of multiple civilians as a member of Prevention 715
(Lake County Fire Protection District). Arriving at the Cache Fire in Clearlake, Mr. Smith and his team worked with two engine companies from CALFIRE to remove fences and clear paths. During this assignment, they discovered two individuals in immediate danger from nearby flames. Upon safe evacuation to their engine, the firefighters found severe burns on one woman and radioed for a medical unit to transport her to a nearby hospital.
When Mr. Smith is not fighting fires, he is a dedicated husband and father who enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids.
Madam Speaker, there is no doubt that Mr. Smith is an exemplary civil servant who represents the very best of our community. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here today.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(2)
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