[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 40 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S1748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JIM DuPONT

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I commend postal service 
employee Jim DuPont of Springdale, AR, who risked his life to help 
those in need. Hailed as a ``postal hero'' by his colleagues, Jim was 
on his way home from work when he came upon an accident involving a 
head-on collision between a truck and a car. Jim rushed to the scene to 
provide help to the drivers and passengers trapped in their vehicles.
  Jim first pulled the truck's driver and passenger out of the cab 
through the rear window. He then ran back to rescue the driver of the 
second vehicle. The victims of the accident suffered serious injuries, 
but thankfully are on their way to recovery. Jim also was hurt, 
suffering a dislocated shoulder, burns and smoke inhalation.
  Mr. President, I salute Jim's bravery and courage. In the face of 
danger, he put himself in harm's way to save lives. We should all 
aspire to achieve this level of selflessness and compassion for 
others.

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