[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E540-E541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING KARL SCHROEDER OF OSSIAN, IOWA

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Karl Schroeder 
of Ossian, Iowa

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as a recipient of the Governor's Meritorious Service Award for saving 
another's life by risking his own.
  The Meritorious Service Award is presented to those individuals who 
have rendered expeditious service in a time of emergency. The Governor 
and Public Safety Commissioner paid tribute to Karl and 24 other Iowans 
during the 2007 Governor's Lifesaving Awards ceremony.
  On January 12, 2007, Karl happened upon an accident on Division 
Street in Decorah, Iowa, and saw that a vehicle was engulfed in flames. 
He called 911 and then immediately went to the vehicle. He attempted to 
free passenger, Olive Sims, from the car by cutting the safety belt 
with a knife. He was unable to remove her because her leg was broken 
and she was wedged in the car. Karl stayed with Olive until the 
officers arrived on the scene and pulled her to safety.
  Karl'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 respect, congratulations and thanks.
  I commend Karl Schroeder for his bravery. I am honored to represent 
him in the United States Congress and I wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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