Recognizing Aaron Baxter

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Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, today, I recognize Aaron Baxter for his outstanding work in the ICU at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Aaron began his career in health care at UAMS in 2015 as a patient care technician after working in the energy and manufacturing sectors. While working as a patient care technician, Aaron attended nursing school and obtained his RN.

With the current pandemic, Aaron has taken on yet another role in his unit, working as both a COVID nurse and a dofficer, where his role is to help colleagues make sure they are properly using and removing their protective equipment.

His previous experience working with high voltage powerlines and steel fabrication has provided him with the ability to carefully monitor and identify safety issues during this process.

Aaron's superiors say that he is a team player who stands out due to his high regard for patient care and safety.

I thank Aaron for his dedication to protecting the health of Arkansans during this time. He, and frontline workers like him, are vital to us overcoming COVID-19 as a nation.

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