[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY SAVES LIFE OF MOTORIST

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroic actions 
of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Asiah Medawar. In the early 
morning hours of January 15, 2016, Deputy Medawar was dispatched to a 
traffic collision in Victorville, California. When she arrived on 
scene, the vehicle was partially engulfed in flames and an unidentified 
citizen was attempting to remove the injured driver.
  Sensing the severity of the situation, Deputy Medawar immediately 
sprang into action and was instrumental in dislodging the unconscious 
driver from underneath the dashboard. Deputy Medawar and the 
unidentified citizen dragged the driver away from the vehicle, which 
burst into flames shortly thereafter. The driver incurred severe burns 
to his hand but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
  Because of Deputy Medawar's selfless actions, the driver's life was 
spared. I want to thank Deputy Medawar for her bravery and sacrifice on 
behalf of our High Desert community in San Bernardino County. Her 
actions reflect great credit upon the San Bernardino County Sheriff's 
Department and other law enforcement personnel throughout our country. 
I would like to also offer my sincere gratitude to the unidentified 
citizen who assisted Deputy Medawar during this heroic event.

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