Recognizing Ms. Jan Cantwell and Her Service to the Community

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Mr. KILEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize one of my constituents, Jan Cantwell, for her exceptional service and dedication to our community. Jan has devoted her life to serving others. Starting at a young age, she was an active participant in her community as a Girl Scout and a camp counselor for the YMCA. As a former small business owner, she volunteers full time in order to help her friends and neighbors. Since 2018, she has managed the Lake of the Pines Facebook group ``The Voice,'' known as the lifeblood of information for her community. At all hours of the day and night, Jan tirelessly keeps thousands of residents apprised of any potential threats to the community in real time, whether from floods, fires, crimes, or other potentially dangerous situations. She stays up long into the night monitoring scanners for danger, usually not going to sleep until the early morning hours around 4 am. Jan spent over a decade serving on the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, specifically working with the ManTracker and Crisis Team sections before transitioning into the Command and Evidence Collection section. To this day, she maintains her first aid certification and emergency first responder training. Her commitment to public safety and community service is admirable, and California's Third Congressional District is fortunate for Jan Cantwell's leadership and involvement. Therefore, on behalf of the United States House of Representatives, I am honored to recognize Jan Cantwell for her extraordinary efforts to serve her community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

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