[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1489]
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                        TRIBUTE TO RYALS FARLESS

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ryals Farless for his 
quick response and valor in saving the life of Greg Scott on July 19, 
2002. Ryals is the son of Joe and Billie Farless of Princeton, 
Kentucky.
  Ryals was on duty as a lifeguard at the City-County Park in 
Princeton, Kentucky when Greg Scott, also of Princeton, experienced a 
possible seizure and sank to the bottom of the pool. Ryals quickly 
responded by entering the water and brought Greg to the surface. 
Without his intervention and quick thinking, Greg Scott would not be 
with us today.
  Ryals is currently a Freshman at the University of Kentucky, having 
graduated from Caldwell County High School in May. He is pursuing a 
career in dentistry. While in high school, Ryals was a member of the 
soccer team, the National Honor Society and the Commonwealth Honors 
Academy. For the past several years, Ryals has been involved with the 
Caldwell County Relay for Life. Ryals is also an active member of 
Southside Baptist Church and participates in mission trips and youth 
programs.
  Mr. Speaker, Ryals embodies the spirit, commitment and sacrifice that 
we all should strive for in our daily lives. I am proud to represent 
him in my District. I extend my thanks to him for his efforts, and I am 
proud to bring his accomplishments to the attention of this House.

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