[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 150 (Monday, September 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO DAN DAVIS

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the recent 
heroic actions of Dan Davis of Badger, Iowa.
  On Saturday, June 14th at 4:00 a.m., Dan heard the sound of popping 
tires when he looked outside and saw flames shooting out of the 
neighbor's house. He knew that two teens were in that home while their 
parents were away. Dan ran into the home and woke Hannah and Max 
Edwards, who were sleeping through the smoke alarms. Although the house 
and possessions were nearly a total loss, Dan, Hannah and Max made it 
out unharmed.
  Dan's decisive decision making in such a critical situation goes 
above and beyond what we are asked of as citizens of this country. His 
courage illustrates the compassion of Iowans; willing to do whatever it 
takes for a neighbor in need. I know my colleagues in the United States 
Congress join me in congratulating Dan Davis on a job well done. It is 
an honor to represent such a compassionate Iowan in Congress, and I 
wish Dan the best in his future endeavors.

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