[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2944]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN HORAN

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I pay 
tribute to John Horan of Nashua, NH, for risking his life to save the 
life of a motorist trapped in a crashed vehicle.
  In August of 2001, John was driving with his friend Nathan Langlais 
when they came across a vehicle that had plunged through a guardrail 
and down a hill. John and Nathan, without regard for their own lives, 
raced to the aid of the trapped motorist.
  They discovered a smoking car and a semi-conscious driver. The men 
attempted to extract the driver from the vehicle but were unsuccessful 
in their first attempt. Loud noises began coming from the gasoline tank 
and the back of the car began to ignite. With little time to spare, the 
men rescued the driver from the passenger's side of the vehicle.
  I commend John Horan for his bravery. His selfless act saved the 
lives of a fellow citizen, and set a positive example for the people of 
the Granite State. I am confident that as long as there are Americans 
like John Horan who are willing to put the well-being of others before 
themselves, our Nation will continue to be strong. It is truly an honor 
and a privilege to represent you in the U.S. Senate.




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