[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING RYAN JOHNSON, DUSTIN POTTER, AND D.J. QUINTEN

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2014

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the courage and 
bravery of three constituents: Ryan Johnson, Dustin Potter, and D.J. 
Quinten.
  On June 20, 2014, a 14-ton carrier truck crashed into Simeon's on the 
Commons, a popular restaurant in Ithaca, New York. Upon witnessing the 
crash, Ryan, Dustin, and D.J. immediately sprang into action. Despite 
the obvious risk, these men put their lives in harm's way to help those 
who were in even greater danger. Before the first responders arrived at 
the scene of the accident, these men rushed into the smoking building 
to provide assistance to the multiple victims who had sustained 
injuries.
  Sadly, the crash took the life of Amanda Bush, a 27-year-old from 
Lansing, New York. I extend my deepest condolences to Amanda's friends 
and family, especially her fiance and 14-month-old daughter. I am 
amazed by the outpouring of support that the Ithaca community has shown 
in response to this tragedy. Hundreds of friends and neighbors attended 
the memorial service for Amanda and made financial donations to a fund 
benefitting Amanda's family.
  In total, seven people were injured as a result of the crash. I am 
confident that the heroic actions of Ryan, Dustin, and D.J. saved 
lives. We owe a collective debt of gratitude to each of these 
individuals for their selfless actions and willingness to assist their 
neighbors in a critical time of need.
  I am proud to recognize Ryan, Dustin, and D.J. and I hope their 
actions will serve as an inspiration to others throughout Tompkins 
County and New York's 23rd Congressional District.

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