[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO TROOPER SHAUN SMITH

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Trooper Shaun Smith 
of the New York State Police. On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Trooper Smith 
saved the life of a 12-year old child.
   On June 2, Trooper Smith, who was off-duty at the time, was swimming 
laps at the Norwest Family YMCA in Lysander, New York, when he noticed 
a 12-year old suddenly go into cardiac arrest and fall underneath the 
water. With the help of the 12-year old's friend, Trooper Smith pulled 
the boy out of the water and immediately began administering CPR. 
Shortly after, a lifeguard assisted in applying an AED to the 12-year 
old boy. Trooper Smith was also assisted by a registered nurse and a 
respiratory therapist who happened to be in the area during the event.
   I am honored to recognize Trooper Smith for his heroic actions on 
June 2, 2016. The 12-year old boy is now fully recovered thanks to his 
brave actions. Trooper Smith's efforts in this situation exemplify the 
dedication of the New York State Police. I want to thank Trooper Smith 
and all New York State Police officers for their bravery and commitment 
to serving our communities.

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