Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the loss of public servant, first responder, and beloved member of my western Pennsylvania community, Anthony ``Tony'' Cuda. Chief of Foxwall Emergency Medical Services since 2020, Chief Cuda was a titan in the EMS scene. He joined the Swissvale Fire Department at 16, became a paramedic by 18, and worked as a first responder for Seneca area EMS in Wilkinsburg, Monroeville, Penn Hills, and other parts of western Pennsylvania. Through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Cuda led his crew with generosity, honesty, and courageous conviction. Chief Cuda saved lives, comforted frightened community members, and taught the next generation of first responders. He was a witty straight shooter who off the job enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons and spending time with family whether at home, at Kennywood, the Renaissance Festival, or Comic Con. To the Cuda family, especially his wife, Michele, and his five children, Zachary, Morgan, Shannon, Caitlyn, and Kirsten, know this: Our corner of western Pennsylvania is better off thanks to Chief Cuda and mourns his passing, as does this body and this country. ____________________”