[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 43 (Thursday, March 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
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               TRIBUTE TO JUSTIN JOSLIN AND ROGER BISHOP

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention the 
humanitarian acts of Justin Joslin and Roger Bishop, two students of 
Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM.
  In November 1998 these two young men were driving around after school 
when they saw a slow-moving vehicle veer dangerously across oncoming 
traffic toward houses. The driver of this vehicle appeared passed out, 
her head tipped back against the seat. Without exchanging a word, both 
young men sprang into action to stop the car, saving the woman and 
possibly others, from injury. Justin stopped his car, and he and Roger 
jumped out and ran along opposite sides of the other vehicle. Roger 
grabbed the passenger's door, which was locked and Justin grabbed the 
drivers' door and was able to jump in. Justin pressed on the brake and 
put the vehicle in park. The 66-year-old driver had apparently fallen 
unconscious. She was treated at a local hospital and released.
  Too many times we hear of bad news in our communities or situations 
that could have concluded better if someone would have acted with 
concern and compassion as these young men did. Justin Joslin and Roger 
Bishop showed that they care about others and are willing to act in a 
humanitarian way when they see a need.

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