[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E325]
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                      RECOGNIZING STEVEN O'CONNOR

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                          HON. CHARLES F. BASS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2012

  Mr. BASS of New Hampshire. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Steven O'Connor of Milford, New Hampshire, a remarkable young man who, 
in June of 2010, demonstrated immense bravery and courage in order to 
save his younger sister's life.
  Steven, who was a Webelo Cub Scout at the time, had just recently 
learned how to swim when he was celebrating Father's Day at his 
grandparents' house with his family. Mackenzie O'Connor, Steven's 
younger sister, had slipped underwater and was struggling to stay 
afloat when Steven leaped into action. Before any of the adults had 
time to react to Mackenzie's struggles, Steven had jumped into the pool 
and pulled his younger sister to safety.
  Steven's selfless and heroic actions are commendable, and I am 
incredibly impressed by this young man's quick thinking and fearless 
instincts. Steven will be awarded with the Boy Scouts of America's 
Meritorious Action Award this Saturday in Hollis, New Hampshire, an 
award that is truly well-deserved.
  Steven's parents, grandparents, sister, and extended family, as well 
as his friends and teachers, must be extremely proud of his bravery, 
and I join the people of Milford, and indeed the entire Granite State, 
in congratulating Steven on a job well done. I wish him all the best in 
his future endeavors, particularly as he seeks to become an Eagle 
Scout.

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