[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING FOUR MEN FOR THEIR LIFE SAVING EFFORTS

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                           HON. CHRIS COLLINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment 
to recognize four individuals from the Finger Lake Region on the eve of 
the one year anniversary of their heroic actions.
  On February 11, 2014, an employee at American Rock Salt, located in 
New York's 27th district, collapsed after suffering severe chest pain. 
Through the swift actions of four men; Colin Keller, Gary Morrison, 
Michael Smith, and John Ayer, that individual is still alive and well. 
The group utilized an artificial external defibrillator and CPR skills 
learned through the Red Cross's Safety training to successfully 
resuscitate their colleague.
  For their life-saving actions, Colin, Gary and Michael will be 
presented with Certificates of Merit signed by President Obama and John 
will receive a Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action.
  The Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the American 
Red Cross to an individual or team of individuals who saves or sustains 
a life by using skills and knowledge learned in an American Red Cross 
Health and Safety Services course.
  The Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action is awarded to 
individuals who save or sustain a life by action that exemplifies the 
mission of Preparedness and Health and Safety Services.
  I want to thank Colin, Gary, Michael, and John for their life saving 
efforts and congratulate them on earning these prestigious honors.

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