[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 31, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER, JACOB NEAL, FOR SAVING A 
                               MAN'S LIFE

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 2013

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize one of my 
constituents, Transportation Security Officer Jacob Neal, who saved a 
life at Chicago O'Hare International Airport with the help of two other 
TSA officials earlier this month.
  When TSO Marvin Jackson noticed that a passenger had collapsed and 
lost consciousness, he quickly placed a call to his supervisor, Jacob 
Neal. TSO Neal, who served in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter and 
medic before joining the TSA, demonstrated great leadership and poise 
as he took control of the situation, asking everyone to step away 
unless they were certified in CPR. He put on his gloves and started to 
give chest compressions, while also comforting the passenger's wife by 
letting her know that he was a former paramedic. His quick thinking, 
expertise, and professionalism made the difference.
  ``When someone is suffering like that you just feel compelled to jump 
in and help,'' said TSO Neal, a two-time O'Hare TSO of the Year 
honoree.
  Jacob Neal along with the others who helped save a man's life that 
day showed extraordinary strength and exemplified what it means to go 
above and beyond the call of duty. It is acts like these that inspire 
us to be better people and better citizens. Due to the quick thinking 
and composure of the men and woman involved, a potentially tragic 
situation was avoided.
  Again, I would like to thank Jacob Neal for his commendable efforts 
in saving a life this past month. I also want to recognize him and his 
TSA colleagues, and other federal employees who work hard each and 
every day to serve the public and keep our nation strong and secure.

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