[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHRISTIAN HARRIS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Christian Harris, son of Carrie and Anthony Harris of 
Indianola, Iowa as recipient of Indianola's first Citizenship Award 
ever to be presented by the city of Indianola. Christian Harris was 
recognized by Indianola's city leaders for his heroic efforts to assist 
a neighbor who had fallen. Christian Harris is a sixth-grader, a Boy 
Scout and loves his community.
  The inaugural award by city officials recognizes individuals who 
provide exemplary aid, valor and service to fellow citizens in needs. 
Indianola Mayor Kelly Shaw presented the award in a ceremony during a 
May 2016 City Council meeting, recounting the bravery and leadership 
young Christian provided. Mayor Shaw recounted how Christian was 
looking out his window when he saw the neighbor fall head first onto 
the pavement. He told his mother to call 911. Trained in first aid, 
Christian Harris jumped into action, ran to render assistance, giving 
his neighbor a pillow to cradle his head and keep the neighbor calm 
until professional emergency medical technicians could arrive.
  Said Indianola Mayor Shaw, ``The police department always has a way 
to find out what you have been up to. But certainly when you've been up 
to good things, we like to recognize that. Suffice to say if you didn't 
save a life you saved a lot of potential heartache and with that, 
potential injuries.''
  Christian Harris acted in heroism and kindness which is in all of us. 
He is an Iowan who has made central Iowa citizens and Indianola 
citizens very proud. He has dedicated his young life to doing what is 
right and not seek such attention. But it is with great honor that I 
recognize him today. I know that my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me in honoring Christian Harris for his courage 
and help. I thank him for his service and wish he and his family 
continued success in all his future endeavors.

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