[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E931]
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             HONORING THE BRAVERY OF OFFICER JOSH ROBERTSON

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                          HON. DAVID P. JOYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2019

  Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
heroic actions of one of Painesville's own, Josh Robertson, a Cleveland 
Heights Police Officer, who selflessly braved a life-threatening blaze 
to rescue a 6-year-old child from a burning home on July 6, 2019.
  When Officer Robertson arrived at the scene of the fire, he 
encountered a frantic young mother whose son had been trapped in the 
burning house. Without any hesitation, Officer Robertson jumped into 
action and crawled inside to rescue the child, who was lying 
unconscious among the flames. According to the Fire Chief, it is 
unlikely that the boy would have survived another five minutes. Officer 
Robertson's heroic actions single-handedly prevented the unspeakable 
tragedy of a mother losing her son.
  It is stories like these that remind us of the irreplaceable role 
that our law enforcement officers and first responders play in our 
communities. I am extremely proud to have such a courageous officer 
from Ohio's Congressional District 14; Northeast Ohio is lucky to have 
Officer Robertson protecting its citizens.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in applauding the bravery and 
selflessness of Officer Robertson.