[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 14, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING TIM WATSON OF FREMONT

  (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the heroic 
actions of Tim Watson of Fremont, California.
  Last month, Tim, a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority 
busdriver, was driving his bus along I-680 when he got an important 
alert. It said to be on the lookout for a child abducted at the 
Milpitas library that morning. It also included a description of the 
suspect and child.
  Quickly realizing that they may be on the bus, Tim pulled off the 
road. He made up a story to the other passengers that he needed to look 
for a missing backpack so he could go through the bus and get a good 
look at the suspect and the child without anyone realizing something 
may be amiss.
  After the search, his suspicion increased, and he called the dispatch 
center. He was told to continue on his route and that police would 
follow along the way. He drove his bus slowly, going at less than 30 
miles per hour, when Fremont police were able to meet the bus and 
capture the suspect when it stopped at the Fremont BART station.
  Madam Speaker, Tim's quick thinking allowed this kidnapping suspect 
to be apprehended without incident and for the child to be rescued 
safely.
  Thank you, Tim. Your bravery and quick thinking saved a life, held 
someone to account, and is an inspiration to all of us.

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