[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 157 (Friday, September 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E828-E829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF MANJIT SINGH

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                              HON. TJ COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 11, 2020

  Mr. COX of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today along with my 
colleague, Mr. Costa, to honor the life of Manjit Singh and to 
recognize his valiant act of heroism. On August 5th, 2020 Manjit Singh 
heroically sacrificed his own life while rescuing three children that 
were being swept away by a strong current at the Kings River near 
Reedley, California. Manjit was enjoying a summer day when he saw the 
children struggling in the water. Without hesitation, he jumped in to 
save them. Manjit and other bystanders were able to pull two of the 
children to safety but when returning to the water to save the third 
child, Manjit was swept away. He was just 29 years old.

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  Manjit Singh came from a loving family headed by his father, 
Gurbakhsh Singh, and mother, Harjit Kaur, and was the youngest of three 
siblings from Chhina Railwala in Gurdaspur District of Punjab. He came 
from a small farming family and was dedicated to his family, neighbors, 
and community. He came to the United States in 2018 seeking economic 
opportunities and religious freedom with hopes to support his family in 
Punjab. He fell in love with the Central Valley community and was eager 
to build roots and become locally involved.
  Throughout the local Sikh community, he was known for his community 
service, generosity, caring-nature, jovial personality, and infectious 
laugh. He had inspiration and the entrepreneurial drive to start his 
own trucking company.
  In a time where we have seen too much selfishness and hatred, 
Manjit's actions should always be remembered. Madam Speaker, I ask my 
colleagues to join us in a moment of silence to honor the sacrifice of 
Mr. Manjit Singh. Manjit will be missed by all his loved ones and our 
community will mourn the loss of this noble hero.

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