Thank You to Washington State's First Responders

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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today with appreciation for health care workers in Washington state who are leading the charge against COVID-19.

The bravery and resilience of health care professionals throughout the COVID-19 response is inspiring. Many health care workers are facing the toughest challenges of their professional careers. Still these professionals continue to provide lifesaving care to their patients. In my conversations with health care professionals, I know the personal toll these past weeks have taken, as they work to keep communities safe while living with the fear of contracting COVID-19 and exposing their loved ones to the disease.

In addition, I want to express all of Northwest Washington's gratitude to the hundreds of volunteer health care workers across Washington state who have stepped up. In this time of crisis, retired health care workers and medical students are rising to the occasion, treating patients and keeping Washingtonians safe.

Madam Speaker, the current COVID-19 pandemic has presented Washington's health care workers with what seem like impossible challenges. Despite the obstacles, doctors, nurses, volunteers and other medical professionals are showing up every day to care for their friends, neighbors, and communities. On behalf of a grateful community, I express my sincere thanks.

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