[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF THE HEROISM OF JOHNNY SHERRILL

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to and honor the heroism of a brave civil servant, Mr. 
Johnny Sherrill of New Castle, Delaware. His bravery and heroic actions 
resulted in a life being saved.
  Mr. Sherrill, a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service, 
deserves a hero's recognition for his actions that save the life of 95-
year-old Elsmere resident Almira Francisco. While on his delivery 
route, Mr. Sherrill heard a smoke detector alarm and noticed smoke 
coming from Mrs. Francisco's residence. Mr. Sherrill alertly checked on 
the residence, escorted Mrs. Francisco safely outside, and called the 
Elsmere Fire Department. After waiting for emergency personnel to 
arrive, Mr. Sherrill simply continued on with his delivery route.
  Mr. Sherrill displayed a quality that all Delawareans should look for 
in a role model--selfless concern for fellow citizens. We should all 
hope to emulate Mr. Sherrill's actions. In times like these, America 
needs everyday heroes who display courage and bravery when called upon 
to help their fellow citizens. I am proud to say that Mr. Sherrill 
exemplified these qualities with his actions, and his recognition, Mr. 
Speaker, is duly deserved.
  Ordinary people, like Johnny Sherrill from my great State of 
Delaware, are the true heroes in today's world, and are the true role 
models for the next generation of leaders, both inside and outside of 
Delaware's borders.

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