[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING JEFFREY MICHAEL ROSS OF ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeffrey 
Michael Ross of Roseville, California.
  On July 12, 2009 Jeffrey witnessed a driver lose control of her 
vehicle and careen into the canal in Rancho Cordova. Running to the 
water's edge, Mr. Ross found the vehicle sinking quickly and the 
semiconscious driver trapped inside.
  In a situation where some would feel helpless, Jeffrey took decisive 
action. He dove into the water and swam towards the car, forced open 
the window and started to pull the victim out. As water continued to 
rush inside the car, it slipped beneath the surface with the driver 
still inside. Ross continued to fight and freed the driver, bringing 
her safely to the surface.
  Jeffrey's act of courage and kindness is an example of the highest 
values of citizenship, and a credit to himself, his family and our 
community. I am proud to rise today to honor Mr. Ross and recognize him 
for receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation's Citizen 
Service Above Self Honors award earlier today in a ceremony at 
Arlington National Cemetery.

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