[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
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             HONORING JOEY ANDERSON FOR HIS RECENT HEROISM

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2005

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Joey Anderson of Pea 
Ridge, Tennessee, for his life-saving actions during a recent trip to 
Dale Hollow Lake.
  On June 17th, two Kentucky youths were visiting the Pleasant Grove 
Swimming Area. While in the water, one teenager slipped on an unseen 
ledge and fell into the lake. Her friend went underwater to retrieve 
her, but he did not resurface.
  Joey Anderson quickly responded. In an act showing unwavering 
courage, he rushed to pull the two drowning victims from underneath the 
water. After bringing the two youths to the shore, Mr. Anderson 
administered CPR and revived them. Soon after, emergency workers 
arrived on the scene and transferred the victims to an area hospital. 
The youths arrived in serious condition but made a full recovery, 
thanks to Mr. Anderson's heroic actions.
  Joey Anderson's quick thinking and swift action saved the lives of 
two young people on that day. Middle Tennessee is fortunate to have 
upstanding citizens like Mr. Anderson. I commend him for his heroism 
and tremendous service to the community.

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