[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
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                      HONORING JEFFERY J. ANGER II

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 1999

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a local hero 
from western Wisconsin. I want to honor Jefferey J. Anger who took 
courageous action to aid another citizen.
  For the past 3 years the Eau Claire Fire Fighters Local Union 487, in 
conjunction with the Eau Claire Fire Department, have recognized area 
residents who acted bravely in emergency situations. The recipients of 
the Citizen Community Involvement Awards are citizens who put the 
safety and well being of their neighbors ahead of other concerns in a 
time of need.
  Jeffery J. Anger is one of those extraordinary citizens. On June 12, 
1998, Jeff was working as an assistant manager at the Perkins Family 
Restaurant in Eau Claire, WI. At approximately 9:20 p.m., there was a 
car accident in front of the restaurant. One car was struck from the 
rear and pushed 200 yards through an intersection. A woman involved in 
the accident ran into the restaurant seeking help for the woman in the 
other car. Jeffery called 911 and grabbed several towels and rushed 
outside to the scene. He found the woman in the front of the car with a 
severe head wound. He wrapped the towels around her head to control the 
bleeding until the Eau Claire fire/rescue team arrived. He was able to 
provide her with comfort and reassurance while they waited for an 
ambulance.
  On behalf of all the citizens of western Wisconsin, I ask that the 
U.S. House of Representatives recognize Jeffery J. Anger for his 
courage and thank him for being a concerned and giving community 
citizen.

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