[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 ANTHONY TRIPARI

 Mr. Smith of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Anthony Tripari of Merrimac, MA. His heroic actions saved 
the lives of numerous Farmington, NH residents, including the life of a 
helpless baby. He put his own life on the line to rescue others from a 
burning building.
  In August of 2001, Anthony was on his way to a fishing trip with his 
friend Derek Vitale, when they noticed smoke from a burning apartment 
building. It was about three o'clock in the morning so Derek honked the 
horn of his car in an attempt to wake the residents of the building to 
alert them to the fire.
  I commend the altruistic acts of Anthony Tripair. It takes true 
courage to put somebody else's life above one's own. I am confident 
that as long as we have people like Anthony, our nation will continue 
to be strong. It is an honor and a privilege to represent you in the 
U.S. Senate. 

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