[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E418]
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             HONORING THE EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE OF BEN MOYER

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an incredible citizen 
of the 28th district of Texas. Ben Moyer of Seguin, Texas demonstrated 
exceptional courage when he saved a man's life last June.
  Ben Moyer a senior at Seguin High School in Seguin, TX, has been 
swimming for most of his life. Last summer while he was working at the 
local water park Schlitterbahn of Texas, Ben jumped into a dangerous 
section of the Comal River and pulled a man to safety.
  Ben did not even notice the injury he had sustained when his foot was 
caught in some rocks; he simply pulled it free and continued with his 
mission. It was not until after he pulled the man to safety that he 
realized that he had broken his own leg in this heroic deed.
  Ben was aware of the dangers that would come with being a deep water 
lifeguard, but credited his Boy Scout life guarding classes and 
Schlitterbahn training classes with enabling him with the skills 
necessary for this rescue.
  This notable act of courage demonstrates Ben's desire to help others, 
which will come in handy for Ben's aspirations to enter the Naval 
Academy in Annapolis after graduation. And to eventually reach his goal 
of flying helicopters.
  Mr. Speaker, I am glad I had this opportunity to recognize the act of 
bravery and determination of Ben Moyer.




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