Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize paramedics Karen Gavin and Matt Devine of the Lockport Fire Department for heroically saving the lives of a mother and her baby this past March. Dispatchers received a report of a pregnant woman who was in distress and bleeding heavily. The ambulance arrived in less than 5 minutes. Gavin and Devine immediately began to administer treatment and prepared the patients for transport. While en route to the hospital, the woman went into labor and began to give birth prematurely. As this happened, the paramedics immediately stopped the ambulance, called for backup, and jumped into action. Employing years of training, they were able to safely deliver the baby and protect the mother's life. Today, both the mother and child are home and healthy due to the heroic and expert actions of Karen Gavin and Matt Devine of the Lockport Fire Department. This story is a perfect example of the hard work and expertise of our first responders, who have answered the call to serve our communities and those in need. Mr. Speaker, I thank paramedics Karen Gavin and Matt Devine and the Lockport Fire Department for their compassionate and dedicated service to our community. recognizing laurence ``sparky'' rector”