[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
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                        HONORING PAUL MARKOWSKI

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my constituent, Paul 
Markowski. Paul is a Behavior Detection Officer with the Transportation 
Security Administration based at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, NY. While 
off-duty, Paul assisted a man in distress, saving his life.
  On the afternoon of April 13, after finishing their shifts while 
walking to their cars, Paul and his colleague, Michael Dougherty, 
spotted a man who was signaling for help. They quickly approached and 
found the man struggling to breathe while waving a nonfunctioning 
inhaler. As the man began to have a seizure, Paul and Michael caught 
him before he fell, and then gently laid him on the ground. Other 
officers noticed the situation and subsequently called for an 
ambulance. The man was successfully transported to a nearby hospital.
  Paul's actions were nothing short of heroic. Speed, teamwork, and 
willingness to act all played a role in helping save the man's life. I 
was honored to speak with Paul on Friday afternoon to thank him for his 
exemplary service. I ask that my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives join me and rise in recognition of the decisive actions 
displayed by Mr. Markowski.

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