[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING STEVE AND DIANE SPURLING WITH CITIZEN HERO AWARD

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and award St. 
Charles School Board member Steve Spurling and his wife, Diane, with a 
Citizen Hero Award for acting quickly to protect the life of a woman in 
distress.
  On May 3, the two were walking their dog when a woman ran out of her 
house bloodied, falling on the driveway, and calling for help. While 
the Spurling family rushed to aid their distressed neighbor, a man 
exited the house yelling for the woman before pulling out a gun and 
shooting five times at the group.
  Reacting quickly and selflessly, Mr. Spurling tackled the shooter 
from behind, disarmed him, and held him down. The woman was rushed to 
Delnor Hospital in Geneva and has recovered from her injuries.
  Steve serves our community by providing educational leadership, and 
both he and his wife acted courageously to save the life of their 
neighbor. The 14th District Citizen Hero Award recognizes exemplary 
constituents in my district who inspire others with their commendable 
actions.
  Steve and Diane, it is my pleasure to represent you and extend our 
district's heartfelt gratitude with this award.

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