[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E949]
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                          HONORING JOEL ARNIER

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize the 
valiant efforts of Joel Arnier, an 18-year firefighter-paramedic from 
Addison, Illinois.
  A few weeks ago, while fishing on the Fox River, Joel heard a woman 
screaming for help in the distance. Sensing trouble, Joel rushed to the 
scene and discovered that the woman's infant daughter had fallen into 
the water. Joel immediately recognized the urgency of the situation and 
quickly began performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. After a few 
critical minutes of attentive care, Joel was able to successfully 
revive the infant and save her life.
  Although Joel was off-duty that day, he did not hesitate to come to 
the mother's assistance. Joel's training and expertise allowed him to 
respond promptly and effectively to such an urgent and terrifying 
incident. Every day, heroic men and women like Joel keep our 
communities safe, and they deserve to be recognized.
  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
commending Joel Arnier for his extraordinary effort.

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