[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 148 (Monday, November 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1879]
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                      HONORING SERGEANT LEE GRAGG

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride and honor 
that I rise to share with you the inspiring story of one of my 
constituents. Sergeant Lee Gragg is a police officer in the Palmetto 
Police Department, and last September, he was injured in the line of 
duty.
  On Sunday, September 12th 2009 at 10 o'clock at night, Sgt. Gragg and 
his team were conducting a routine road safety check. An uncooperative 
driver was discovered to have a suspended license and an arrest 
warrant. Recognizing that the suspect was reaching for something on the 
floor of the car, Sgt. Gragg feared for the safety of his team and 
grabbed the driver's arm.
  When the driver attempted to escape, Sgt. Gragg was dragged alongside 
the vehicle. After the driver lost control of the car, he was thrown 20 
feet into the air. He was flown to Grady Hospital, where he was treated 
in the intensive care unit for 5 weeks. Today, I join his wife Michele 
Gragg in thanking God for his survival.
  I was astounded to hear that a mere four months after this incident, 
Sgt. Gragg returned to work. Despite losing vision in one eye, 
suffering severe nerve damage, and undergoing more than 10 surgeries, 
he maintains a positive attitude. He teaches children about safety and 
is dedicated to community outreach. He is ever eager and determined to 
return to active duty. Sergeant Lee Gragg is an honorable man--a hero 
to his fellow police officers and a role model to his community. Madam 
Speaker, distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring this 
great public servant.

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