[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
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  RECOGNIZING CORPORAL BARRON SMITH AND HIS ENDLESS COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Corporal Barron 
Smith of the Flower Mound Police Department, located in the 26th 
Congressional District of Texas, for his heroism in saving another 
man's life.
  Corporal Smith, without regard to his own life, quickly leapt into a 
local lake after seeing a man beginning to drown. In the summer of 
2004, Corporal Smith and his wife were camping at Grapevine Lake when 
they noticed a group of people having difficulty swimming in the lake. 
As two men began to go under, Corporal Smith decided to jump in with a 
life vest in an attempt to rescue the individuals. One man was able to 
swim to a buoy just as Corporal Smith reached the second man and helped 
him to shore.
  Corporal Smith's act of bravery represents the best of ``Texas' 
Finest.'' Officers like Corporal Smith are exemplary and are ideal 
citizens. His continuing service to his community, on-and-off duty, 
makes our community safer.
  I am proud of the Flower Mound Police Department and especially our 
attentive citizens, like Corporal Smith, who commit their lives and 
time to protect and serve our community at any time, anywhere.

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