[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY ROBERT LUNDY

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                       HON. STEVE SOUTHERLAND II

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly 
heroic and remarkable man, Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Robert Lundy. 
On February 5, 2014, Deputy Lundy was having his car serviced in Perry, 
Florida, when a crazed gunman drove his vehicle through the front of 
the store and opened fire.
   Despite being off duty at the time and suffering a close range 
shotgun blast, Deputy Lundy courageously engaged the shooter without 
hesitation and took him down. As a result of Deputy Lundy's bold and 
selfless actions, innocent lives were saved that day and a gunman 
intent on causing mayhem was stopped before he could do any more harm.
   After spending several weeks in a coma and being told he would need 
at least a year in the hospital, Deputy Lundy was able to return home 
in just over two months--a testament to his strength of spirit and an 
unyielding determination to be there for his wife and two young 
daughters.
   While Deputy Lundy has a long road ahead in his recovery, his 
bravery and selfless sacrifice will not be forgotten. On behalf of the 
people of Florida's Second Congressional District, I express my sincere 
gratitude to Deputy Lundy and wish him a speedy and successful 
recovery.

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