[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 158 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2315]
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                       COMMENDING RICHARD MORROW

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                         HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, November 9, 1997

  Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
rise and commend Mr. Richard Morrow of West Warwick, RI, for his act of 
extreme courage and heroism.
  Just 2 weeks ago, while traveling home after visiting his father, 
this gentleman came upon the scene of an accident. A car had struck a 
tree and caught fire. Surveying the situation, Mr. Morrow witnessed two 
people in the auto. Risking his own life, he began a daring rescue 
attempt of the occupants, quickly pulling the passenger to safety.
  He then returned to the vehicle to free the driver, who, semi-
conscious and bleeding profusely from head wounds, was trapped in the 
crumpled wreckage. With flames lapping the driver's feet, Mr. Morrow 
struggled to rip open the door and drag the man across the street. He 
then used his own clothing to smother the flames burning the driver.
  Only seconds later, the car exploded, ripping apart the front section 
of the auto, where only moments earlier the driver lay dying.
  Responding to the scene, police referred to Mr. Morrow as a hero. Mr. 
Speaker, Richard Morrow's actions were heroic. Without any concern for 
his own personal safety, he calmly took charge of a life-threatening 
situation and saved the lives of William Burgess and his passenger 
Wayne Curtis. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in commending Mr. 
Morrow for his actions.

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