,,iv #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,,res4 #iaf ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #g1 #bjbj,mr4 ,budd submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,,resolution ,recognizing the heroism of our ,nation's health care workers and first responders1 including doctors1 nurses1 emergency medical services 7,,ems7 professionals1 medical staff1 pharmacists1 law enforcement personnel1 and military personnel1 during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 ,whereas there are approximately #ah1jjj1jjj health care workers1 #a1acj1jjj firefighters1 #hia1jjj emergency medical services 7,,ems7 professionals1 and #fc1jjj1jjj volunteers in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the men and women working in our ,nation's health care facilities are putting their lives on the line to protect their fellow ,americans who are suffering from ,,covid-#ai2 ,whereas despite the shortage of protective gear in many of our ,nation's hospitals1 health care workers continue to show up and risk their lives to save the lives of others2 ,whereas these men and women continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve citizens across the ,nation2 ,whereas law enforcement officers continue to check in on their neighbors and keep our communities safe2 ,whereas no part of our ,nation could successfully battle this pandemic without the coordination and assistance of our first responders and health care providers2 ,whereas first responders serve as key sources of information to community and national leaders2 and ,whereas when people need help1 these first responders are always counted upon to assist3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that it is the sense of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 health care workers and first responders should be recognized for their bravery and contributions during this global pandemic2 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,government should continue to honor the sacrifice these men and women make every day4