[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
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                         HONORING MATTHEW LANE

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Matthew Lane for 
his heroic lifesaving efforts in reviving his coworker from cardiac 
arrest. Matthew is a 19-year-old employee at Wicker Park in Manchester, 
Connecticut, and a resident of nearby Colchester. On June 19, during 
cleanup for an event held earlier in the evening, Matthew found his 
coworker Stephanie Lee in cardiac arrest. During the weeks prior to her 
collapse, Stephanie had undergone several medical tests on her heart 
and had received a heart monitor to help diagnose her condition. As 
soon as he realized the severity of the situation, Matthew quickly 
called 911 and carefully followed the dispatcher's instructions to 
perform CPR. Matthew, who had received instruction on CPR several years 
earlier in preparation for a camp counselor position, was able to 
successfully revive Stephanie.
  Stephanie, a 22-year-old resident of Vernon, was quickly taken to a 
nearby hospital, where doctors were able to diagnose her with a rare 
condition called catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia 
(CPVT). Doctors implanted an internal cardiac defibrillator to help 
prevent future collapses. Thanks to the quick actions of her co-worker, 
Stephanie will be able to return to the Massachusetts College of 
Pharmacy in Boston, where she will be a fourth year pharmacology 
student. Matthew will be returning to Central Connecticut State 
University as a sophomore this fall.
  This lesson in heroics brings attention to the importance of CPR 
training and exposure to basic first aid education. In honor of 
Matthew's heroic actions, the city of Manchester's Board of Directors 
will present him with an official citation during their August 3rd 
meeting. I ask all members of the House to join me in honoring Matthew 
Lane for his undying sense of service and commitment to the people of 
eastern Connecticut.

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