[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 148 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1450]
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          PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HEROIC ACTIONS OF CHRIS MINTZ

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2015

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Chris Mintz--
an Army veteran who answered the call when our nation needed him and 
again when a heartless gunman threatened a community in Oregon.
   As a high school football star from North Carolina and a 10-year 
army Veteran, Chris is known as a tough guy. According to those who 
know him best, he's always one to ``cowboy up.''
   And one week ago, on October 1, Chris did more than that. He didn't 
wake up planning to be a hero, but that's what he became.
   When he heard gun shots at his school, he ran towards them, pulling 
fire alarms and fighting to save others. With dogged determination, he 
fought to block the shooter from entering a classroom and was shot 
seven times.
   It's clear his incredible bravery and selfless actions saved lives 
and prevented a far worse tragedy. I applaud Chris for his integrity, 
self-sacrifice and valor in the face of such evil, and my wife Renee 
and I send our thoughts and prayers to him and his loved ones.
   Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues, as we continue to mourn the 
dead in Oregon, let's put politics aside and take heart in the heroic 
acts of this American hero. Chris Mintz deserves our utmost gratitude 
and respect. Let's give it to him.

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