[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO NICHOLAS BOSTIC

 Mr. YOUNG. Madam President, I rise today to formally express 
my gratitude for the heroic actions of Nicholas Bostic in Lafayette, 
IN, on July 11, 2022.
  Just after midnight on Monday, July 11, Nicholas Bostic ran into a 
burning home and rescued five children inside. Nicholas was driving and 
observed a home engulfed in flames. He stopped to make sure the 
residents had left the building, and he saw a teenager and three 
younger children stuck inside. Nicholas ran into the building to help 
the four children exit safely. When he discovered one child was still 
missing, Nicholas immediately reentered the home to find the missing 
child. By the time he found her, the fire had spread, making it unsafe 
to exit through the downstairs door. Nicholas broke the second story 
window and jumped out, sheltering the girl from the fall by landing on 
his side. Thanks to Nicholas, the child escaped with only minor 
injuries, and the other four children were unharmed.
  In helping shield the children from injury, Nicholas developed first-
degree burns and suffered from smoke inhalation. I pray for Nicholas as 
he recuperates from his injuries and wish him a full and swift 
recovery. I also want to recognize and thank the first responders who 
helped put out the fire and treat Nicholas and the children.
  Despite the danger, Nicholas did not hesitate to run into the burning 
building--twice--to make sure everyone safely escaped. I share the view 
of Lafayette Police Department who noted, ``Nicholas Bostic's heroic 
actions saved lives.'' I join the Lafayette community in commending 
Nicholas for the selflessness he displayed. Today, I thank Nicholas for 
his heroism and am proud to call him a fellow Hoosier.

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