[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF PAUL A. GRAF, JR.

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 22, 2016

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Paul A. Graf, Jr. 
for his swift and courageous action to protect a family and their pets 
from an apartment fire.
   Mr. Graf is a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. 
On February 16, 2016 while on his route, he noticed smoke coming from 
an apartment. He called 9-1-1 and took immediate action to make sure 
that there was no one inside the apartment.
   Mr. Graf's actions prevented a possibly life-threatening tragedy. 
The Ridley Park community he serves and the greater Philadelphia area 
are grateful for his vigilance and hard work on the job.

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