[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1760]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO HONOR JANET FASH BY PLACING HER NAME IN THE CONGRESSIONAL 
                                 RECORD

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a brave and 
honorable individual, Miss Janet Fash, of Rockaway, NY. Her courage 
enabled her to save the life of a fellow civilian. Her contributions to 
the civic life of her community are commendable.
  Miss Fash is a lifeguard in Rockaway, NY. While her job is to save 
lives, she has demonstrated the virtues of a citizen who goes above and 
beyond the call of duty.
  Janet Fash was off-duty when she was walking down the beach. She 
noticed a crowd and found them attempting to rescue a drowning child 
from the ocean. Having been pulled out to sea by the tide, the child's 
life was in grave danger. Miss Fash quickly swam out to sea in order to 
rescue the child, ultimately saving its life.
  For many individuals, this would be a random act of heroism. However, 
Janet Fash practices these acts for a living, spending the majority of 
her time saving lives. Her duty to her community is also to be 
commended, as she is a regular attendant at all community meetings, and 
is the epitome of a civic-minded individual.
  As Janet Fash has been such a notable member of her community, I 
would encourage my colleagues to join me in congratulating her on her 
bravery and superior heroism.

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