[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 148 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1450]
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          IN RECOGNITION OF THE HEROIC ACTS OF MR. SAMUEL SELL

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                          HON. DAVID P. JOYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2015

  Mr. JOYCE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Samuel Sell of 
Bainbridge Township, Ohio for his heroic actions on September 13, 2015. 
Samuel was fishing with his cousin at the LaDue Reservoir when he 
observed an occupied vehicle go into the water, trapping the driver 
inside. When no one got out of the car, Samuel swam 100 feet toward the 
car while he asked his cousin to call 911 immediately. He brought a 
fishing knife out with him to help free the passenger, which he then 
gave to the emergency responders when they reached the car. Due to his 
quick thinking and heroic bravery he helped save a man's life. Along 
with all of the residents of the 14th Congressional District, I commend 
him for his actions and wanted to record his feat so that it is 
enshrined for all future generations.

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