[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 103 (Thursday, July 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
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               HONORING WISCONSIN STATE TROOPER LES BOLDT

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2004

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to 
recognize before this House, Wisconsin State Trooper Les Boldt, whose 
heroic efforts recently saved the life of a woman who tried to take her 
own life by leaping off a bridge in Green Bay.
  After receiving notice from dispatchers that an area resident 
suffering from depression was potentially suicidal, Trooper Boldt set 
out to find the woman and check on her welfare. Upon locating her car, 
a high-speed chase ensued that led the two to the top of the Leo Frigo 
Memorial Bridge, at which time the woman stepped out of her car and 
attempted to jump off the 200-foot tall span. Realizing what was about 
to occur, Boldt ran from his patrol car and caught the woman's arm just 
after she leaped off the bridge, saving her from almost certain death. 
After a struggle, Boldt and two other law enforcement officials were 
able to safely pull the woman back over the edge, giving her a second 
chance at life.
  Mr. Speaker, by selflessly putting his life on the line to save one 
of his fellow citizens, Trooper Les Boldt showed us all what it means 
to be truly courageous and heroic. His actions deserve our praise, and 
on behalf of the residents of Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional 
District, I say thank you and keep up the great work.

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