REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DALE GRIFFIN

On 2026-08-27, Representative Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1) delivered a floor speech titled "REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DALE GRIFFIN" in the House.

REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DALE GRIFFIN

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E807-E808] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DALE GRIFFIN ______ HON. DONALD G. DAVIS of north carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, August 27, 2026 Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Nash County EMS Director Dale Griffin, who passed away on August 8, 2026. I join the Nash County community in mourning Dale's passing and in remembering his decades of dedicated service to the people of Nash County. Dale dedicated nearly four decades of his life to emergency medical services and to caring for the people of Nash County. He joined Nash County EMS as a paramedic in 1988 and went on to serve as a training program manager and operations officer before becoming EMS Director in 2023. Throughout his career, Dale demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his profession and to the people he served. Dale was much more than a dedicated EMS professional. He was a leader, mentor, and friend to generations of emergency medical professionals. He believed in those he worked alongside, invested in their growth, and stood beside them through some of their most difficult moments. He was known for his leadership, kindness, humor, and genuine love for others, which left a lasting impression on Nash County EMS and the broader emergency services community. The careers he helped shape, the patients he served, and the colleagues he mentored are a lasting part of his legacy. Dale's passing is deeply felt in Nash County and by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Julie; his daughters, Harlee and Grace; his entire family; and his Nash County EMS family during this difficult time. I hope they find comfort in knowing that Dale's life of service touched countless lives and that his legacy will continue through the people and community he served so faithfully. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and legacy of Dale Griffin and in keeping his loved ones, colleagues, and friends in their thoughts and prayers. His commitment to serving others will not be forgotten, and his legacy will continue to live on in the Nash County EMS community he devoted so much of his life to. [[Page E808]] ____________________