[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1280]
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                           RICHARD K. FOSTER

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize and honor the 
life of Richard Foster of Nutley, New Jersey. Richard graduated from 
the University of Pennsylvania in 1954 and joined the Air Force 
reserves shortly after. After his time in the Air Force, he worked for 
Prudential Insurance company for almost 40 years until his retirement. 
In 1994, when in Ocean City, New Jersey, with his wife, Richard 
encountered a violent, horrific storm. The riptides and winds were 
unlike anything the city had ever seen. While near the beach, Richard 
noticed two women struggling to return to shore because of the storm. 
Without hesitation, Richard entered the water to help save them. 
Unfortunately, because of the severity of the storm and tides, Richard 
nearly drowned and suffered from cardiac arrest while trying to save 
the women, but never regained consciousness. Richard truly is a 
selfless hero. May he rest in peace. God Bless Richard and God Bless 
America.

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