[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E40]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF TALLADEGA COUNTY DEPUTY CHRIS ROGERS AND THREE BRAVE 
        CITIZENS: MICHAEL OAKES, RONNIE RAGLAND AND PAUL WRIGHT

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2020

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Talladega 
County Deputy Chris Rogers and three other brave individuals, Michael 
Oakes, Ronnie Ragland and Paul Wright, who helped save Sylacauga Police 
Officer Blake McGhee's life.
  On November 14, 2019, McGhee had an automobile accident with a log 
truck and was pinned in his duty SUV which had caught on fire. Chris 
Rogers and three passersby--all strangers to McGhee--worked bravely to 
remove McGhee despite ammunition discharging in the back of the vehicle 
due to the flames. McGhee suffered internal injuries and broken bones.
  Because of the work of these four individuals, McGhee's life was 
saved.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Chris Rogers, Michael 
Oakes, Ronnie Ragland and Paul Wright for their selfless and brave acts 
to save the life of Blake McGhee.

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