[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF FAYROUZ BAZZI FOR HER HEROISM

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fayrouz Bazzi 
for her heroism. Her courageous response to a vehicle fire saved the 
lives of six people and greatly deserves commendation.
  On August 14, 2019, Fayrouz Bazzi's vehicle overheated and was 
engulfed in flames on Interstate 275 as she and her family drove to buy 
school supplies at Oak Park Mall. Through her remarkable efforts and 
heroism, Ms. Bazzi was able to stay calm and quickly maneuver the car 
through three lanes of traffic without harming any other motorists. As 
she directed the car into safety, her sons recall watching flames shoot 
from the hood while she provided escape instructions to ensure everyone 
had a clear exit route once the vehicle stopped. As the car burned, all 
six of Ms. Bazzi's children were able to escape without serious injury. 
Ms. Bazzi left the vehicle only after she confirmed all six family 
members were safe.
  I am proud that a strong, brave, and courageous woman like Fayrouz 
Bazzi is a part of our Dearborn community. As a graduate of the 
University of Michigan-Dearborn, an ICU nurse, a business-woman, and a 
mother, Ms. Bazzi is not a stranger to adversity and has consistently 
displayed a tremendous amount of motivation to tackling and solving 
every problem she encounters. Her quick-thinking and levelheaded 
actions in the face of crisis saved the lives of six children. 
Undoubtedly, Ms. Bazzi's commitment to helping others makes the 
community a better place.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dearborn 
resident, Fayrouz Bazzi. Her outstanding efforts in a time of panic 
ensured the safety of her family and other motorists in the community. 
I am deeply appreciative of her selfless actions and heroism.

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