[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E196-E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING CORA BEASLEY

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2018

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, when tragedy struck in 1957, the Surry County, 
North Carolina community came together, honored its' own, and remained 
strong.
  I rise to commemorate the selfless sacrifice of Mrs. Cora Beasley, a 
third grade teacher. Sixty-one years ago, a fire consumed Flat Rock 
Elementary School in Surry County. Mrs. Beasley ignored the danger and 
helped students out of a second-floor window, saving their lives.
  During the blaze, Mrs. Beasley attempted also to save third-grader 
Larry Adams, but sadly, they both perished. This month, the Flat Rock 
School community will rename its main building the Cora F. Beasley 
Building, a fitting tribute to one woman's selfless heroism.
  I salute the efforts of this tight-knit community and offer my 
prayers for Mrs. Beasley, Mr. Adams, their families and all of those 
affected by the fire that day.

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