[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING JEFF HERMANSEN FOR HIS BRAVE ACT OF HEROISM ON THE JOB

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeff Hermansen 
for his heroic actions on May 5, 2015. Mr. Hermansen selflessly put 
himself in harm's way in order to save the life of another.
   Jeff Hermansen, a UPS delivery driver, was following his usual route 
across the East State Street Bridge in Rockford, Illinois on Tuesday, 
May 5th when he noticed a man struggling in the Rock River. Without 
hesitating, Hermansen removed his shoes, swam into the unpredictable 
Rock River, and brought the stranger to safety.
   Mr. Hermansen's selfless heroics are made even more impressive by 
his excellent character. Following the incident, he declined any 
special treatment and went about his delivery route.
   Mr. Speaker, Mr. Hermansen's harrowing actions and admirable display 
of character are the true embodiment of a hero.

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