[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
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                  RECOGNITION OF KYRIN CHRISTIAN RUTH

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of 
Kyrin Christian Ruth of Fenton, Michigan. This young boy demonstrated 
incredible courage and maturity by taking charge in a crucial moment of 
emergency, thereby saving the life of his father, Jeffrey A. Ruth.
  On the evening of April 5, 2002, Jeffrey A. Ruth suffered a seizure 
caused by the disorder status epilepticus. Seven year-old Kyrin heard 
his father's fall from the other room and rushed to his side. Following 
the procedure taught to him in case of this emergency, Kyrin called 911 
and provided them with all of the information necessary to send a 
response team to the house. As Jeffrey was rushed to the hospital, 
Kyrin told the police that he and his 5-year old sister could stay with 
friends across the street until their mother arrived home. Kyrin 
continued to show amazing presence of mind by calmly phoning their 
mother who was out of town, and informing her of the evening's events.
  Kyrin Ruth is truly an example for all of our young people. His 
parents prepared him for an emergency, and their training clearly made 
a difference. I commend Kyrin Christian Ruth of Fenton, Michigan for 
all of his courage and presence of mind, and call on my colleagues to 
do the same.

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