[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 54 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E388-E389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KELSEY DEVORE

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 11, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Kelsey Devore of Chariton, Iowa, as one of Iowa's 2016 
Heroes of the Heartland, sponsored by the American Red Cross of Greater 
Iowa.
  Each year, the American Red Cross serving greater Iowa honors 
individuals for their acts of great bravery, dedication and service to 
the community. The winners are nominated by their peers, highlighting 
Iowa's most compassionate and caring individuals. These extraordinary 
people commit actions which demonstrate the potential heroism and 
kindness which is in all of us. Heroes of the Heartland reflect the 
values and vision of the American Red Cross, leaving a positive impact 
on central Iowa.

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  On January 16, 2015, 12-year-old Kelsey ran outside to find her 
mother lying with a gunshot wound. Without hesitation, Kelsey called 9-
1-1 and was able to give the dispatcher accurate time-saving 
information while remaining calm and comforting. Kelsey became the 
solid rock of her family while assisting through the long hospital 
stay, the recovery period and difficult days. She is a hero in 
everyone's eyes.
  Mr. Speaker, Kelsey is an Iowan who has made central Iowa citizens 
very proud. She has dedicated her life to doing what is right and not 
seeking much attention. But it is with great honor that I recognize her 
today. I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives 
join me in honoring Kelsey for her courage. I thank her for her service 
and wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.

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