[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 37 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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                      TRIBUTE TO CODY SCOTT BATTY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
honor a young hero, six-year-old Cody Scott Batty of Montrose, 
Colorado. Cody displayed quick thinking and uncommon courage when he 
saved his father, Scott, from a life threatening situation. I would 
like to commend Cody's actions and courage before this body of Congress 
and this nation.
  On December 22, 2003, Cody and his parents were on their way to 
California to see family. As anyone who has made this trip knows, it is 
a long and arduous drive, so the family decided to take a little break 
from the trip in Mesquite, Nevada. Cody and his father were outside a 
bowling alley in Mesquite when his father collapsed as a result of a 
blood clot that had formed on his skull. Despite the situation, Cody 
remained calm. He called out for help, but no one came to their aid. 
Thinking quickly, Cody ran into the bowling alley, borrowed a phone and 
called 911. He then returned to his father's side and remained there 
until the paramedics arrived.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today and recognize the heroic 
efforts of Cody Batty before this body of Congress and this nation. 
Cody has said that he would like to become a police officer or 
paramedic someday with the bravery that this young man has shown, he is 
well on his way. Cody's quick actions saved his father's life, and his 
courage should be an inspiration to us all. It is a great honor to 
represent such a fine young American in this Congress.

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