[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E63]
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                      IN HONOR OF ROBERT J. FROST

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 1998

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like for my colleagues to stand 
with me today to pay tribute to Officer Robert J. Frost of New York for 
his bravery and selflessness.
  He is already called the ``Christmas Angel'' by the Pareja family. He 
had simply made the decision to stay late at work one night, and on his 
usual walk home is when he noticed the strong smell of smoke. Because 
he followed his hunch that something was terribly wrong, he is credited 
with helping a family of 9 escape from their burning home. You could 
say it was fate that brought together Transit Officer Frost and the 
Pareja family. I would say, like them, that it must have been a 
miracle.
  Gathering here today to acknowledge the heroism of Robert, reminds us 
to continually pay heed to the local heroes of our communities. 
Recognizing Robert Frost will allow us all to take stock in our actions 
and reflect on how we too can make a difference in our neighbor's 
lives. Robert did not have to run up to the burning house. He did so 
because he cared enough and perhaps because like all of us, he would 
like to believe that someone would do the same for him if he ever 
needed their help. Let us take this moment to thank all the Officer 
Frosts out there and pray that we can be fortunate enough to have an 
``angel'' like him around. I wish Robert Frost and his family all the 
success in future endeavors.

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