[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
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       RECOGNITION OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE TROOPER SCOTT McDONALD

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call your attention to the story of 
a citizen of the First Congressional District of Massachusetts, State 
Trooper Scott McDonald. Recently, the Massachusetts State Police 
awarded Scott a Medal of Lifesaving, an honor bestowed upon Troopers 
who undertake significant actions in the saving of another life.
  During patrol on August 4, 2002, Trooper McDonald responded to a 
motor vehicle accident in the town of Deerfield. He arrived at the 
scene to find a truck overturned on the road. The driver was 
unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing. Immediately, Scott 
administered CPR on the accident victim. While performing 
resuscitation, a passing motorist stopped, identified herself as a 
doctor and said she would pronounce the victim dead. However, Trooper 
McDonald continued lifesaving efforts. Amazingly, the driver was 
ultimately revived and flown to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
  Mr. Speaker, Trooper McDonald is a fine example of the Commonwealth's 
outstanding first responder community. Troopers like Scott are 
especially important in the First Congressional District, as many of 
the towns rely on the State Police for their emergency and law 
enforcement needs. I join the Massachusetts State Police, the City of 
Holyoke, and Scott's family and friends in honoring Massachusetts State 
Trooper Scott McDonald.

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