[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUSS LAURIAT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Russ Lauriat of Goffstown. Russ, with the assistance of his 
friends Arthur Moreau and Russ VanderHorst, rescued the life of 28-
year-old Scott Derendal.
  The three friends came upon a wrecked, burning vehicle while driving 
through Wear last July. Feeling a civic duty to aid a fellow person in 
need, Arthur, Russ and Russ raced to rescue the individual trapped in 
the car. They managed to save the life of Scott.
  I commend you Russ for the selfless act of kindness you imparted on 
an unknown individual. You gave of yourself without a second thought as 
to how it might affect your life. It is an honor to represent you in 
the U.S. Senate.

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