[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 76 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E701]
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                  SAVING A LIFE WHILE ON A SUNDAY JOG

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                         HON. RICHARD M. NOLAN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2016

  Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas Stolee of 
Duluth, Minnesota for intervening and ultimately thwarting a suicide 
attempt.
   Thomas's usual Sunday afternoon jog around the University of 
Minnesota Twin Cities Campus became a life-saving experience after he 
spotted a woman standing at the edge of a bridge over the Mississippi 
River. She appeared ready to jump, and when Thomas asked if she was in 
trouble, she ordered him to leave.
   Despite his best efforts at persuasion, the woman proceeded with her 
attempt to leap from the bridge. At that moment, Thomas jeopardized his 
own safety as he lunged forward and pulled her back from the precipice. 
Following the incident, a passing campus security patrol stopped to 
provide assistance. Thomas saved the life of a total stranger that day. 
However, those close to him were not surprised by the college 
freshman's compassion and heroism.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and thanking Thomas 
Stolee for his courage in saving the life of a desperate person in 
need.

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