[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 81 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E955]
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                          HONORING VINCE GILL

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2012

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the courageous 
actions of Hilliard resident and 2011 graduate of Hilliard Davidson 
High School, Vince Gill. On May 27, 2012, Vince rescued a drowning man 
in New York's Genesee River.
  I ask that all Members of Congress join me and the people of Ohio's 
15th Congressional District in thanking Vince Gill for his brave 
actions. Despite the grave risk to his own life, he selflessly rose to 
the occasion when he dove into the river and swam almost a pool's 
length to save the life of 26-year-old Abdulma Alhari, of Rochester, 
NY. For his heroism, the New York State Park Police will nominate Vince 
for a well-deserved civilian lifesaving award.
  I extend my sincere thanks to Vince Gill for his heroism. While to 
some he may be an ordinary young man, his extraordinary act is exactly 
what makes me so proud to represent the everyday heroes of the Central 
Ohio area.

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