[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1410]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF BRIAN COSS HEROISM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2001

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Brian Coss of 
Nokomis, Illinois, for his recent show of courage at the Nokomis Park 
Pool.
  Brian Coss has worked as a lifeguard at the pool for the past four 
years. Recently, when a woman became disoriented and ended up face-down 
in the water, Brian quickly responded by diving in an rescuing her. If 
he had not spotted the woman, she would have drowned.
  Brian Coss is a diligent, 18 year-old high school student who is 
spending his summer working two jobs. He is also an Eagle Scout and 
junior assistant scoutmaster for a local scout troop. Brian Coss 
certainly deserves our recognition for his hard work and bravery.

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