[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E236]
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   HONORING GABRIELLA GONZALEZ AND MORGAN HARVEY UPON RECEIVING THE 
 NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR LIFESAVING AWARD FROM THE GIRLS SCOUTS OF THE 
                                  USA

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2021

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize two 
young women from Virginia Beach, Gabriella Gonzalez and Morgan Harvey, 
who were awarded the National Medal of Honor Lifesaving Award from the 
Girls Scouts of the USA.
  After practice on a hot summer day in August 2019, Morgan and 
Gabriella's rowing club team decided to take turns jumping from a rope 
swing into Virginia Beach's Lake Joyce. The summer fun took a turn for 
the worse when their coach, Dr. Mark Winters, severely fractured his 
ankle on the bottom of the lake. Gabriella and Morgan both sprang into 
action to assist Dr. Winters. Gabriella swam along with other crew 
members to help her coach, holding his body above water and comforting 
him as he went into shock. Morgan rowed back to shore, helped guide 
rescue crews to the location, and organized team members to provide 
additional support. With their help, Dr. Winters was able to receive 
prompt medical attention, likely saving his life.
  Both Gabriella and Morgan credit their experience as girl scouts in 
preparing them for the intense situation. With the poise and bravery 
that they displayed in such a critical moment, Morgan and Gabriella are 
more than worthy of the National Medal of Honor Lifesaving Award.
  It is important that we recognize individuals in our communities who 
go above and beyond to make a difference. I am proud to represent these 
two young heroes in Congress, and I congratulate Gabriella and Morgan 
on receiving this well-deserved honor.

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