[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             RECOGNIZING AMERICAN RED CROSS EVERYDAY HEROES

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I stand before you today on behalf of one 
of our country's most honored and respected organizations, the American 
Red Cross. Each year, the Genesee-Lapeer Chapter of the Red Cross 
acknowledges individuals who have shown tremendous courage, kindness, 
and selflessness through acts of goodwill and heroism. 14 individuals 
will be honored at the annual ``Salute to Everyday Heroes'' on Friday, 
May 29th in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
  Everyday Heroes are selected for acts of bravery related to fire, 
rescue, and lifesaving, and are awarded to those who live in Genesee or 
Lapeer Counties, or if the rescue occurred in one of the two counties.
  This year Trooper Bradley Ross and Trooper David Stokes will receive 
the Law Enforcement Award. Robert Elliott and Timothy Knott will be 
recognized with the Emergency Medical Response Award. Firefighters 
Jason Abbey, Dustin Lucius, Al Morea, Nick Schulz, Josh Sturgis, and 
Pat Whalen will be honored for their work. The Youth Good Samaritan 
Award will be given to Brandon Howe and the Adult Good Samaritan Award 
will be given to Jack and Jean Seibert. Myla Swanson will be recognized 
with the Workplace Good Samaritan Award. Judge Robert E. Weiss will be 
posthumously honored with the Community Good Samaritan Award.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me and 
applaud the courageous, altruistic accomplishments of these 14 persons. 
They have generously acted without thought to their own safety to 
assist others in danger. They have earned the title of ``hero'' and I 
am grateful for their service to our community.

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