[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E750]
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              HONORING THE HEROIC ACTIONS OF CHAD LINDSEY

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2009

  Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bravery of 
Chad Lindsey, a constituent of mine who jumped onto the New York subway 
tracks to rescue a fellow passenger that had fallen.
  On March 16, 2009, Mr. Lindsey was waiting for the subway at Penn 
Station in New York City when he saw a man fall onto the track and hit 
his head.
  Knowing that a train was coming shortly, Mr. Lindsey courageously 
jumped onto the subway track. The man who fell was unconscious, and 
despite repeated attempts did not wake up. Yet, with the lights of the 
train coming toward them, Mr. Lindsey knew he had to act and used all 
his strength to pull the man to the platform edge and, with the help of 
others, lifted him to safety.
  Thanks to Mr. Lindsey's quick thinking and selfless actions, the 
injured man was taken to the hospital and later released. Mr. Lindsey, 
having done his part, got on the next train, ready to go back to his 
everyday life as a working New York City actor.
  In the days since the incident, Mr. Lindsey has tried to resist the 
attempts of the media to label him a ``hero''. But this is exactly what 
he is.
  He did not hesitate before rushing to help someone else in need, even 
though his actions put himself at risk. For Mr. Lindsey, this act of 
bravery came naturally.
  His courageous act reminded us that there are people willing to put 
themselves in danger for the sake of others. He sets an example that we 
all should strive toward.
  I applaud Chad Lindsey for his brave actions, and I am so proud to 
call him both a constituent and hero.

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