Mr. Speaker, today I express my sincere congratulations to a young girl in my riding of Glengarry—Prescott—Russell.
Nine-year-old Rebecca Baas responded with maturity beyond her age when she called 9-1-1 and directed responders to her father, who was injured on their farm. Rebecca showed great courage that day, and she deserves our admiration.
I would also like to congratulate our local firefighters, who volunteer their time to provide 9-1-1 training to the students in my riding. They give our youth, including Rebecca, knowledge and confidence to properly respond in an emergency situation.
One example is the Russell Fire Department's annual fire safety checklist program, which encourages children to bring fire safety messages home and complete related tasks with their families.
In conclusion, I express my sincere congratulations to our local hero, Rebecca Baas. She is a hero not only to her family but also to her community and to me as well. We are all proud of Rebecca.