[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING VINCENT GONZALEZ
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a member of
our community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who was recently honored
as a Red Cross hero.
Last New Year's Eve, Vincent Gonzalez of Levittown sprang into action
following a serious accident in which an impaired driver crashed his
vehicle into the home of his neighbors Jim and Mary Albright.
Vincent provided immediate assistance to Jim, who was seriously
injured and was bleeding heavily from a sustained head wound.
For the rest of that night, Vincent comforted Mary, who had to face
the devastating reality of an injured husband, a damaged home, and the
death of the family's beloved yellow lab because of this horrific
incident.
Today, Jim, who is fully recovered, refers to Vincent as his and
Mary's ``guardian angel.'' I would like to honor Vincent for his quick
thinking and selfless actions. I encourage all of my constituents to
follow his lead and to look out for each other in times of crisis.
Recognizing Logan Killeen
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize a heroic young
man who is already teaching our community in Bucks County,
Pennsylvania, the values of respect and compassion.
Logan Killeen of Fairless Hills was born with Treacher Collins
syndrome, a rare disorder which affects facial bones and structure.
Recently, Logan has undergone several surgeries to alleviate his
condition, and he often wears a headband to assist with his hearing.
In the fall, Logan will be starting kindergarten at Oxford Valley
Elementary School. That school recently held an assembly in his honor
to teach fellow students that, even though Logan may look different
than they do, he is just like them.
I commend Logan for his bravery, and I also commend Oxford Valley
Elementary School as well. I want to commend both for their willingness
to spread kindness to their peers and to our community.
I would also like to recognize Logan's parents, Matt and Nicole
Killeen, for raising such a fine young man and for all that they do for
individuals facing this challenge.
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