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HONORING THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE MARSHALL
FIRE
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HON. LAUREN BOEBERT
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Mrs. BOEBERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the families who lost so much during the Marshall Fire in Colorado as well as the brave and selfless first responders who answered the call following this tragedy.
On December 30, 2021, the Marshall fire started near Marshall Road and Highway 93 in Boulder County. This massive fire engulfed several neighborhoods, destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses, caused more than $575 million in damage, and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. Rather than celebrating the new year with their loved ones, families in Boulder County, the Town of Superior, and the City of Louisville were displaced and left wondering how they would recover from the terrible disaster.
Firefighters, law enforcement officers, search and rescue crews, National Guardsmen, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and others from across Colorado stepped up and came rushing in to control the fire and help local communities evacuate safely and begin the process of rebuilding. In the face of tremendous tragedy, they ran to help.
The Marshall Fire was the most destructive fire in Colorado history. Despite the dangerous conditions, our emergency responders worked tirelessly to save property and lives. I am so proud of these Colorado heroes.
I will continue to pray for those who lost so much during the Marshall Fire, their families and loved ones, our first responders, and all of those who suffered loss from the Marshall Fire. May God bless them, may God bless the state of Colorado, and may God bless America.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 34
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