[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 54 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          TRIBUTE TO CARL BURT

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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 Carl Burt of Des Moines, 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.
  In announcing the Award, Red Cross officials explained why Mr. Burt 
is being recognized for his heroism. Last spring, he was having an 
outdoor dinner with a friend and her mother when the friend noticed her 
mother slouched back in her chair, barely breathing. Mr. Burt 
immediately took action and attempted to begin cardio-pulmonary 
resuscitation (CPR) but her jaw was clenched. He told his friend to 
call 9-1-1 emergency while he continued giving rescue breaths. Mr. Burt 
started doing chest compressions and after only two compressions, the 
mother suddenly awakened. Emergency services arrived, checked her 
vitals and determined that she had had a seizure but would recover. As 
part of his daily role as a jail service aide for Polk County, Iowa, 
Mr. Burt is required to be certified in CPR.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Burt is an Iowan who has made central Iowa citizens 
very proud. He has dedicated his life to quietly doing what is right 
and not seeking such attention. But it is with great honor that I 
recognize him today. I ask that my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in honoring Mr. Burt for his courage. I thank 
him for his service and wish him continued success in all his future 
endeavors.

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