[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 16 (Thursday, January 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                COMMENDATION TO STEVE MAISNER FOR RESCUE

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                            HON. JANE HARMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 26, 1995
  Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a hero--a young 
man from my district who should serve as an inspiration to us all. As 
you know, southern California has been reeling from the ``storm of the 
century,'' a storm that cascaded more than 8 inches of rain on area 
neighborhoods during the course of one afternoon. The storm produced 
extensive flooding, not just through the storm drains and along 
watercourses, but through neighborhoods and canyons.
  In the community of San Pedro, a mother and her 5-year-old daughter 
were caught up in a flood current and swept beneath a car. A young man 
named Steve Maisner rushed to the scene and retrieved the little girl, 
quickly administering back blows and chest thrust to restore her 
breathing. Then, with assistance from the neighbors, Steve pulled the 
mother, Edith, from under the car. She was not breathing and had no 
pulse. He would not give up, however, beginning CPR immediately and 
continuing until the paramedics arrived. I am happy to say that both 
mother and daughter are home today, thanks to Steve's knowledge and 
skill.
  I went to Steve Maisner's home several weeks ago--to thank him on 
behalf of the community. He was modest about what he had done, and said 
he hopes to make a career as a paramedic in the fire department. He has 
certainly proved his skill and courage, and I am proud to commend him 
for his heroism.


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