[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO NATHAN LANGLAIS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Madam President, today I pay 
tribute to Nathan Langlais of Nashua, NH, for risking his safety to 
save the life of a fellow motorist trapped in a crashed vehicle.
  In August of 2001, Nathan and his friend John Horan, noticed a 
vehicle that had plunged through the guardrail and down a hill on the 
side of Daniel Webster Highway. The men immediately, and without regard 
for personal safety, came to the aid of the car's driver.
  They discovered a semi-conscious driver in the smoking car. The men 
attempted to extract the driver from the vehicle but were unsuccessful 
in their first attempt. Loud noises came 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 Nathan Langlais for his bravery and heroism. His 
selflessness saved the life of a fellow citizen, and set a positive 
example for the people of the State of New Hampshire. I am confident 
that as long as there are Americans like Nathan Langlais, 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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