[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 67 (Thursday, May 6, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E784]
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                              ELECTRON BOY

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2010

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank a special young 
man, Erik Martin, who helped save the day in Seattle and buoy the 
spirits of every person who watched or heard of his heroic actions.
  Erik, pressed into service by a distress call from Spiderman, 
transformed into Electron Boy at a moment's notice. He helped release 
trapped Seattle Sounders FC players at Qwest Field in Seattle, saved a 
Puget Sound Energy employee stuck in his bucket truck in Bellevue, and 
then raced back to Seattle to help dozens of people trapped at the top 
of the Space Needle by his arch nemesis Dr. Dark and Blackout Boy. 
Electron Boy saved the day and we were all in awe.
  Madam Speaker, Erik, Electron Boy, is often unable to get out of bed 
because of his struggles with liver cancer. No matter how brave and 
strong Electron Boy is, sometimes even he needs a little more rest. 
Thankfully, the morning Spiderman needed his special talents, he 
immediately leapt into action and acted heroically. We can't thank him 
enough.
  Although Electron Boy did most of the work, Madam Speaker, he did 
have a little help. Therefore, I want to thank the Make-A-Wish 
Foundation, the Seattle Sounders FC, the King County Sheriff's office, 
the Bellevue Police Department, Puget Sound Energy and everyone else 
who helped clear the way to make Electron Boy's heroism a reality. 
Madam Speaker, Erik Martin is a hero and this whole House thanks him 
for his ability to transform into Electron Boy. Perhaps one day 
Electron Boy will come to Washington, DC to save lives. Erik commented 
that his day of heroic actions was the best day of his life. Well, 
Madam Speaker, I'm thankful Erik had such a great day because it helped 
millions of others have a great day as well.

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