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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) visited the Bristol Virginia Fire Department in Bristol, Virginia, on Tuesday, May 27. Congressman Griffith presented the Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team with formal remarks entered into the Congressional Record. In the remarks, Congressman Griffith praises the Rescue Team for their efforts and services in response to recent storms that hit Southwest Virginia, including Tazewell County.

Congressman Griffith issued the following statement:

“Southwest Virginia is grateful for the Bristol Virginia Swift Water Rescue Team, which tallied more than 80 rescues in a span of 6 months. These rescues required responses in several localities, like Tazewell County. I presented the Rescue Team with a formal extension of remarks, honoring their life-saving work in the Congressional Record for all to see.”

PICTURED: Congressman Griffith reads aloud the remarks that honor members of the Bristol Virginia Swift Water Rescue Team.

PICTURED: Members of the Bristol Virginia Swift Water Rescue Team.

 

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The remarks that Congressman Griffith submitted into the Congressional Record can be found here.

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