[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[House]
[Pages H6377-H6378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                NICHOLAS DOMINGUEZ, A TRUE HOMETOWN HERO

  (Mrs. BIGGERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to applaud a true hometown 
hero--Nicholas Dominguez of Lockport, Illinois--for saving a woman who 
nearly drowned in Lake Michigan.
  Earlier this year, Nicholas was enjoying time with his mother on a 
beach on the Indiana shore when he noticed an empty raft and swimmers 
in distress. Thanks to his quick thinking and selfless instincts, 
Nicholas was able to rescue Evelyn Hernandez, pulling her safely to a 
sandbar.
  Several years ago, I had the privilege of nominating Nicholas to the 
U.S. Naval Academy, and I was pleased to congratulate him on his recent 
graduation. Today, as a second lieutenant in the Marines, he has 
already put on full

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display his commitment and dedication as a U.S. officer. His actions in 
Lake Michigan reflect the marine motto ``Semper Fi''--or ``always 
faithful.'' I applaud Lieutenant Dominguez for making his country and 
his Corps proud.

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