[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DEPUTY ANDREW JENKINS FOR BEING AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL BADGE 
                               OF BRAVERY

  (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deputy Andrew 
Jenkins of the Eaton County Sheriff's Department for being awarded the 
Congressional Badge of Bravery. He is only the second law enforcement 
officer from Michigan to ever receive this high honor.
  On the evening of December 20, 2016, Deputy Jenkins was the first 
emergency responder to a Delta Township residence which was already in 
flames. Although he had no protective clothing or equipment, he 
immediately entered the home, finding three family members, two of whom 
were disabled and unable to walk.
  He subsequently rescued all three occupants, carrying the disabled 
individuals to safety as the fire continued to spread, putting himself 
in great danger. All three residents and Deputy Jenkins were 
hospitalized and treated for smoke inhalation, and one person was 
subsequently treated at the University of Michigan burn unit.
  If Deputy Jenkins had not acted so quickly that night, three lives 
may have been lost. His heroism and selfless actions that night clearly 
established why Deputy Jenkins is so deserving of the Congressional 
Badge of Bravery.

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