[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1586-E1587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO: SALVADOR A. LOPEZ

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to recognize 
Mr. Salvador A. Lopez of Glade Park, Colorado for the selfless act of 
courage he displayed last March of 2002. On September 18, Mr. Lopez 
will be awarded the prestigious Special Carrier Alert Award from the 
National Association of Letter Carriers, and as he receives his award, 
I would like to pay tribute to his extraordinary act of courage. Mr. 
Lopez is a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Grand 
Junction, Colorado, where he has worked for the last 28 years. Not too 
long ago, while he was busy delivering mail along his route, Mr. Lopez 
noticed a runaway car with a child inside who was too young to take 
control of the vehicle. Mr. Lopez hurriedly ran alongside of the car, 
jumped into the car window, and pulled the emergency break. 
Fortunately, Mr. Lopez was able to stop the vehicle before the car 
drove into a busy intersection which could have brought certain injury 
to himself and the child. Due to Mr. Lopez's quick thinking and heroic 
actions, the child only suffered minor bruises, while Mr. Lopez escaped 
with three broken ribs. Last April, the Carnegie Hero Fund honored Mr. 
Lopez with one of its 23 nationally recognized awards for

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his heroism. Tomorrow, he will be recognized again by the National 
Association of Letter Carriers for his courageous actions here in 
Washington D.C. The true magnitude of his bravery can only be fully 
illustrated by the fact that the child whom he saved, Nicholas Reyes, 
will have the opportunity to reach his full potential. Mr. Speaker, it 
is a distinct honor to recognize Mr. Salvador A. Lopez before this body 
of Congress and this nation for his bravery and composure in a time of 
adversity. Mr. Lopez's courage is an example of what all Americans 
throughout the country are capable of demonstrating when faced with 
extraordinary circumstances. Congratulations on your achievement, 
Salvador, and good luck in your future endeavors.

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