[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2641]
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                        RECOGNIZING TOM NIELSEN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Humboldt, Iowa 
Police Officer Tom Nielsen as a recipient of The Sullivan Brothers' 
Award of Valor for saving another's life by risking his own.
  The Sullivan Brothers' Award of Valor Program was established in 1977 
to recognize peace officers and firefighters, who while serving in an 
official capacity, distinguished themselves by performing a heroic act 
while fully aware of a threat to his/her personal safety. The strict 
nomination process includes background investigations, and the final 
determination is made by the Governor of Iowa.
  On June 10, 2007, Officer Nielson received an emergency alert 
indicating that a distraught woman had jumped into the river above the 
Reasoner Dam. Officer Nielsen quickly responded to the call and rescued 
the woman, who remained combative during his lifesaving effort.
  Officer Nielsen's bravery goes above and beyond what we are asked of 
as citizens of this country. His courage illustrates the compassion of 
Iowans: willing to risk their own lives for a neighbor in need. For 
this I offer him my utmost congratulations and thanks.
  I commend Officer Tom Nielsen for his bravery. I am honored to 
represent him in Congress and I wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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